Research Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Posting # - RI-24-039**

POSTING PERIOD **September 4, 2024 to September 25, 2024**

**POSITION**: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Care4Rare Research Team

**TERM**: 1.0 FTE, Full time temporary contract; 1-year contract with possibility of renewal

**SALARY**: Will commensurate with skills and experience

**REPORTS TO**: Kym Boycott, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCCMG

Clinical Geneticist, CHEO

Senior Scientist, CHEO RI

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa

Taila Hartley, PhD, MSc, MSc, CCGC

Genetic Counsellor

Investigator, CHEO RI

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (“CHEO RI”) is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (“CHEO”) and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. We acknowledge that Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land CHEO is a beloved institution and workplace that is widely recognized for being an anchor in our community. CHEO RI works to create new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in its provision of world-class care for our children. Our mission at CHEO RI is to connect exceptional talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth and family in our community and beyond.

**CHEO RI has an immediate requirement for a Research Associate to join the Care4Rare team.**

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Engage with multiple national networks and partner types (patients, healthcare professionals, academics, policy-makers, decision-makers);
- Perform horizon scans and knowledge syntheses;
- Gather and develop resources;
- Develop and perform qualitative and quantitative studies;
- Write and copy-proof reports and manuscripts;
- Coordinate, facilitate, and contribute to clinical working groups for clinical guidance document development.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- M.Sc. in Genetic Counselling or other relevant academic field (Essential)
- CBGC/ABGC Certification or eligibility (preferred)
- Outstanding organizational, time, and project management skills (Essential)
- Evidence of attention to detail and flexibility with respect to managing multiple priorities (Essential)
- Strong sense of initiative and leadership within a team setting (Essential)
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Previous work experience in a research setting (preferred)
- High level of competency in various computer software and programs (Essential)
- Ability to ensure timely completion of tasks by adjusting priorities as required (Essential)
- Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing (Essential)
- Bilingualism (Eng/Fr) (preferred)

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Able to work in a dynamic, often hectic environment and balance competing priorities
- Able to work well in a team as well as independently
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid work model, which would include remote and on-site work.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Eligible to work in Canada;
- Compliance with CHEO RI’s Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and
- Police Record Check.

**TO APPLY**

CHEO Research Institute does not use artificial intelligence during the selection and recruitment process.

Applications will only be considered from those that are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

**DESCRIPTION DU POSTE**

**Numéro d’affichage - RI-24-039**

PÉRIODE D’AFFICHAGE **Du 4 septembre, 2024 au 25 septembre 2024**

**POSITION**: ASSOCIÉ DE RECHERCHE

L'équipe de recherche Care4Rare

**TERME**: Contrat temporaire à temps plein (1,0 ETP) ; Renouvellement annuel

**SALAIRE**:Sera proportinnel aux compétences et àl’expérience

**RELÈVE DE**: Kym Boycott, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCCMG

Généticien clinique, CHEO

Scientifique principal, CHEO Institut de Recherche

Professeure de pédiatrie, Université d'Ottawa

Taila Hartley, PhD, MSc, MSc, CCGC

Conseillère en génétique

Chercheur, CHEO Institut de Recherche

L’Institut de recherche du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario (« IR du CHEO ») est l’organisme de recherche du Centre de traitement pour enfants du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario situé à Ottawa (« CHEO ») et un institut affilié de l’Université d’Ottawa. Nous reconnaissons qu’Ottawa est bâtie sur un territoire non cédé du peuple anichinabé algonquin. Les membres de la Nation algonquine Anishinabe vivent sur ce territoire depuis des millénaires. Nous leur rendons hommage, ainsi qu’à ce territoire. Leur culture et leur présence ont enrichi le territoire et conti