Research Assistant

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes Full time

**Job title**:Research Assistant

**Department**:Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes (Advancing Health) at Providence Research (PR)

**Location**: St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC

**Salary**:$25.00 - $30.00/hour

**Full/Part-time**:Part-time (15 hours/week) Tuesdays & Thursdays

**Appointment Type**:This is a Providence Health Care (PHC) temporary, non-contract (union-excluded) appointment. All research positions are dependent on grant funding continuing to be available.

**Desired Start Date**:As soon as possible

**End Date**: December 31st, 2024, with the possibility of extension dependent on available

grant funding.

**Application Closing Date**:Open until filled

**Who We Are**

Bridging the gap between data, research, and care, Advancing Health is a collaboration between cross-disciplinary scientists and expert research staff evaluating the effectiveness of health interventions at the population level. From assessing the cost-effectiveness of a new drug or treatment option to informing policy decisions that change how care is delivered, Advancing Health seeks to improve health outcomes for all.

**Our Commitments to You**

At Advancing Health, we are committed to providing an inclusive, dynamic, and cooperative work environment in which all members are encouraged to pursue personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including:

- A minimum of 4 weeks of paid vacation annually (prorated for part-time staff)
- Paid time off between the December and January statutory holidays
- Other paid leaves to support health, wellness, and work-life balance
- Extended health and dental plans
- Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan plus employer-paid contributions

**The Role**

The Adult Eating Disorders Program Research Assistant position is responsible for helping with grant-funded research projects dedicated to exploring self-compassion in eating disorders; at the Provincial Adult Tertiary Specialized Eating Disorders (PATSED) Program.

Located at St. Paul’s Hospital, Advancing Health is an interdisciplinary collective founded to pursue excellence in health outcomes research. In addition to conducting its own research, the Centre’s other primary function is to offer methodological expertise to other researchers, including assistance with study design, statistics, health economics, data management, and grant facilitation for both health outcomes research and clinical trials. The Centre consists of over 85 faculty members and 130-150 staff and research personnel.

**Work Performed**
- Meeting regularly with the research team to design and implement research studies
- Assisting with Research Ethics Board submissions
- Assisting with data collection and SPSS data entry
- Transcribing interviews
- Invoice processing and maintaining up-to-date ledgers of funding and expenses
- Other administrative support duties as required

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology in progress or completed and a minimum of 1-year experience in working in psychology research; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Good interviewing skills and clinical judgment
- Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft and SPSS
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with reconciling financial expenses and invoicing
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
- Ability to understand written and verbal direction

**Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate**

This position is located within a healthcare facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Application question(s):

- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Have you included a cover letter?

Work Location: In person

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