Research Assistant

3 days ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Schedule**
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

**Education Level**
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.

**Career Level**
Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

**JD #**

JD00436

**Pay Grade**:
7

**Title**:
Research Assistant (I)

**Department, Unit or Project Description**:
Reporting to the Research Manager and working as a member of the Department of Family Medicine’s Research team, the Research Assistant will assist Dr. Meredith Vanstone, Dr. Lawrence Grierson, and team on research projects, where duties will include data collection management, and analyses; producing analytics and reports; and supporting knowledge translation activities for primary health care research. We are seeking a motivated and energetic team player with excellent research skills.

The Research Assistant shares responsibility for modelling and supporting policies and practices that are aligned with the Department of Family Medicine’s commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and to creating and sustaining an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.

**Job Summary**:
The Research Assistant (I) is responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
- Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities.
- Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
- Write data management and operations documentation for the project.
- Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
- Conduct structured project participant interviews.
- Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
- Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
- Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
- Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs.
- Conduct literature searches.
- Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners.
- Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Write a variety of letters and memos.
- Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.
- Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions.
- Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.

**Requirements**:
**Education**: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

**Experience**: Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

**Additional Information**:
To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions.

The University is supportive of hybrid work arrangements that allow for arrangement where employees work both from home and from the workplace.

Our workplace is located at the David Braley Health Science Centre:

- Our office building is in downtown Hamilton and accessible via public transit.
- Our offices are located on levels 2-6, which are all wheelchair accessible.
- Gender-inclusive public washrooms are available on site.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

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