Research Associate - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Department/Program: STIPC, Research ServicesType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until 07/31/2023 x 1 position(s)Req ID: 136666Union Status: Research positionCompensation: $29.8919 - $40.847 /hourPosting Date: June 27, 2022Closing Date: July 8, 2022 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)Start Date: 08/01/2022IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. IWK Health is committed to employment equity and the reduction of barriers to employment and career growth. We encourage all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Position SummaryThe Strengthening Transitions in Care Lab, located in the IWK Health Centre, develops and evaluates interventions to improve transitions in care for patients and families. Using a collaborative, patient-centered approach to understanding how patients currently navigate transitions in care, the research aims to improve outcomes and lead to sustainable changes in the health care system. This position supports the work of the Strengthening Transitions in Care Lab and the Nova Scotia Applied Research Chair in Quality and Patient Safety and will report to Dr. Janet Curran and Dr. Christine Cassidy.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management of research activities and strategic directions
• Identify new research opportunities and partnerships
• Oversee organization of multiple research projects and knowledge translation activities
• Ensure compliance of all projects with protocols, regulatory compliance, and good clinical practice
• Act as the main point of contact for research staff leading lab projects
• Lead/Assist with manuscript preparation
• Complete Ethics applications and continued Ethics maintenance
• Lead writing and organizing of grant/funding applications and submissions
• Communicate with research staff/trainees to understand challenges and potential solutions
• Design/provide training on quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses procedures
• Create and maintain research budgets and administering funds
• Contribute to the development of KT items such as presentations, knowledge exchange meetings
• Prepare progress reports on research for funding bodies, community partners, etc.
• Contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required

Hours of WorkMonday to Friday, 37.5 hours week.Qualifications

• Masters degree in the health disciplines or related field required, PhD an asset
• Experience using SAP
• 3+ years of experience with health research
• Previous research experience is essential
• Strong writing skills are essential
• Excellent communication and time management skills are essential.
• Previous experience with grant preparation is an asset.
• Previous experience conducting systematic reviews and qualitative interviews/focus groups is an asset.
• Must have working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent literature search skills, experience using programs Zotero, NVivo, SPSS, Zoom, Covidence, and RedCap an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will only contact those applicants selected for interview/testing. Applicants we invite to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process. Please note: our offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Thank you for your interest with IWK Health. Please sign in to create a profile and set-up Job Alerts for positions of interest.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.Quick Apply

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