Research Assistant Iv, Hei

**Schedule**
Varied hours; up to 17.5 hours/week

**Education Level**
Completed a relevant post-secondary degree

**Career Level**
Experienced

**Hourly Rate**
$22.28 - $30.00

**Job Title**

**Research Assistant IV
**Interim Job Code**

**INT093**

**Pay Grade**

**Level 4**

**Pay Grid**

**Temporary**

**Department, Unit or Project Description**:
The **Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI)** is a world leader and innovator in the fields of clinical trials methodology, health economics, biostatistics, public health, medical informatics, and health policy. We are intent on developing a supportive ecosystem within the department and encourage an atmosphere that is attractive to Black students, staff, and faculty_._

**Job Summary**:
Provides specialized research support to faculty members in their teaching/ laboratory activities. Work is performed independently.

**Accountabilities**:

- Designs, adapts, and performs specialized research procedures.
- Carries out complex statistical analysis.
- Assists with recruiting participants for studies.
- Coordinates and conducts structured project participant interviews and focus groups.
- Conducts literature reviews and synthesis.
- Coordinates the use of laboratory equipment.
- Records, classifies, and summarizes research data according to established procedures.
- Performs other related tasks as outlined by the research coordinator.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:Completed a relevant post-secondary degree.

**Experience**:Minimum of 12 months experience.

**Assets**:

- Knowledge of issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in an academic setting is considered an asset.
- Research skills, such as literature review skills, writing, and survey development would be considered assets.

**Additional Information**:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage schedules and plan events.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

**How To Apply**

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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