The University of New Brunswick Saint John welcomes applications for the position of Research Assistant with the Centre for Research in Integrated Care. This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week), 1-year term position with the APT employee group. The position is funded by external monies with a salary range of $37,790 - $47,238 per annum.
The research assistant will primarily focus on the recruitment of study participants and data collection for an inter-provincial research project being conducted by the CRIC lab. The research assistant will ensure target recruitment numbers are met, and that data is collected in a timely and organized fashion. The research assistant may also lend support to CRIC's other research projects, as needed.
Position Summary:
- Identify, screen, and recruit potential participants in the emergency department of the Saint John Regional Hospital or the critical care unit at St. Joseph's Hospital.
- Invite participants to complete a screening questionnaire.
- Provide participants with the necessary information about the research project, review the consent form(s) together, and complete the consent process.
- Collect and monitor data. Store files securely, maintain participant confidentiality and keep study data organized.
- Provide support with the project's reporting and other research duties as required.
- Provide support to CRIC's other research projects (e.g., conducting background research, supporting grant applications, qualitative and quantitative data analyses, etc.) as needed.
Requirements/Skills:
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in a health-related field.
- Knowledge of the research process and familiar with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.
- Volunteer/work experience in a hospital/health environment is an asset.
- Previous experience working on a research project (e.g., with project recruitment, following a study protocol and with data collection) is an asset.
- Bilingualism is an asset.
- A clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check is required.
Closing date for applications is December 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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