Research Associate

4 weeks ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

**About Us**:
The Faculty of Education will transform education and transform lives by leading and contributing to teaching excellence in research-intensive academic and professional programs, and through world-class research that produces measurable and high-quality social impact that benefits society. We are committed to enhancing equity and accessibility for all learners, and culturally and socially responsive knowledge brokering and mobilization.

**Responsibilities**:
The Research Associate will recruit families for participation in the study, providing clear explanations of the procedures, ensuring informed consent and fostering a welcome and supportive environment within a hospital setting. The incumbent will perform fNIRS setup and data acquisition in day-old newborns according to established protocols, monitor newborns during data acquisition ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the session, and maintain meticulous records of each session, including participant logs and data quality notes. They will ensure fNIRS equipment is properly calibrated and maintained to collect reliable and high-quality data, and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during data collection. This role additionally involves working closely with the research team, including scientists and clinicians, to coordinate study sessions and ensure protocol adherence, and effectively communicating with parents and caregivers, addressing questions and concerns with empathy and professionalism. The Research Associate will follow all institutional and ethical guidelines for research involving newborns, ensuring compliance with data privacy and safety protocols.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Master's degree in a relevant discipline
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure is preferred

**Experience**:

- 3 years' working experience in a related academic research environment
- Experience in neonatal or pediatric care is strongly preferred

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Comfort working in clinical and research environments, particularly with newborns and their families
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in maintaining accurate records
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate study schedules
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Familiarity with University research policies and practices
- Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.


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