Research Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Posting #RI-24-023**

**Posting Period - September 27 to October 10, 2024**

**POSITION: Research Associate**

**TERM**: Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 1 year term, renewable

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

**REPORTS TO**: Dr. Marie-Eve Robinson, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Division of Endocrinology

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 to our children. Our mission at CHEORI is to connect exceptional talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth and family in our community and beyond.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced **Research Associate** to join our amazing team.

The CHEO RI is seeking a Research Associate to join Dr. Marie-Eve Robinson’s research Program. Dr. Robinson holds a University Research Chair in Genetic bone disorders. Her fast-growing research program is spearheading innovative clinical studies to improve the quality of life of children and youth living with endocrine and bone disorders. Dr. Robinson studies novel precision health therapeutic approaches to improve biological, psychological and functional outcomes among individuals living with genetic bone disorders. Examples of such therapeutic approaches include mindful self-compassion as well as novel targeted drugs. Dr. Robinson’s lab is leading and participating in national and international multi-center studies in the field, which have direct benefit on the lives of affected children.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Grant Writing and Manuscript Writing**
- This will be the **main activity **of the research associate. Therefore, outstanding writing skills are necessary.
- Perform statistics for manuscripts and grant proposals

**Human Resources**
- Renewing or terminating employee contracts
- Timekeeping and tracking employee absences
- Promoting an integrated research team through shared practices, tools, resources, and training
- Providing assistance and mentoring to research staff to support their successful study coordination
- Ensuring that all staff members, students and volunteers adhere to recognized guidelines and standards of clinical practice as part of TCPS2, ICH/GCP guidelines, Division 5, federal code of conduct, etc. as applicable.
- Assist in the evaluation and modifications of staffing models to optimize efficiency and efficacy
- Monitor and evaluate program performance

**Program Growth and Development**
- Develop new study budgets
- Coordinate contract execution, including reviewing and/or negotiating budgets
- Lead or assist with establishing enrolment strategies

**Financial Management**
- Assist in the development of study budgets
- Monitor and manage research accounts within budgets
- Oversee payments and revenue for studies
- Monitor the overall research funding envelope and suggest strategies for its optimal management.
- Create budget predictions for upcoming years to ensure sustainability of the program

**Health Canada Regulated Studies**
- Lead clinical trials and submit submission to Health Canada for a Health Canada Regulated Studies where CHEO is the study sponsor

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND ABILITIES**
- Master’s degree in a social science/education/health field and/or equivalent field (Essential)
- PhD degree (preferred)
- Have experience with writing grant for CIHR or NIH Grant from A to Z. (Essential)
- Have published at least 5 manuscripts as first or last author (Essential
- Have experience with health Canada regulated clinical trial (Essential)
- Minimum 3 years clinical research experience (Essential)
- Understanding of research design, procedures, guidelines and standards governing clinical research including Personal Health Information Protection Act (Essential)
- Outstanding writing skills (Essential)
- Experience with clinical trials registration (Essential)
- Data management experience (Essential)
- Statistical skills (descriptive statistics, modeling and more) (Essential)
- Expertise in the field of pediatrics rare diseases is an asset (preferred)
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office) (Essential)
- Proficiency with statistical software (SPSS, STATA, SAS, or R) (preferred)
- Profic