Research Assistant

1 week ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
Western’s School of Physical Therapy is a dynamic, interdisciplinary, inclusive and collaborative research intensive environment. We conduct original, significant and rigorous world-leading research to optimize mobility, enhancing health and well-being for all people.

We embrace new methodologies, methods and technology to seek novel solutions and to mobilize and implement knowledge in practice. Globally in 2019, over 2.4 billion people experience health conditions that would benefit through rehabilitation; a demand that has increased by 63% over the past 20 years. We create new knowledge to benefit people in London, Ontario and around the world, informing healthcare practice and policy for rehabilitation.

We work in partnership with our patient and community research partners to enable achievement of shared priorities and clinically meaningful outcomes. We train the research leaders of the future through high quality trainee experiences and celebrate their successes.

Our research is focused in four research themes that address priority areas for research.

**Responsibilities**:

- The Research Assistant will support the research activities for qualitative and quantitative projects in adherence with ethics protocols and guidelines. The incumbent will handle the day-to-day research duties required for the operation of the laboratory or research centre, and may be a liaison between the research team and study participants. The incumbent will assist in the dissemination of research results arising from these projects, and perform qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry and processing. The Research Assistant may also assist with the preparation of any required documents, coordinate travel, and organize meetings for the research team.

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

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant area of focus

**Experience**:

- 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
- Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research
- Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
- Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
- Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information
- Ability to assist with study organization
- Ability to run focus groups
- Capable of planning research team meetings
- Ability to coordinate research team members across multiple departments

**Why Western?**:
**Background Checks**:
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

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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