Research Assistant, SPOR/Health Research - Jobs in Old Crow, YT

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Employment opportunity numberCompetition #: 22.60YukonU Research CentreSalary: $30.87 to $36.75 per hourTerm position to April 30, 2023Old Crow Community CampusClosing dateMay 16, 2022JD - Research Assistant SPOR Health Research.pdfJD - Research Assistant SPOR Health Research_0.pdfAt YukonU Research Centre we create and share knowledge that helps us understand the world around us. We are excited by opportunities to solve unique problems. We are dedicated to supporting local innovation and increasing student research capacity, building a stronger, more resilient north, where we all thrive, together.The Research Assistant will work with the Research Chair in SPOR/Health Research. You will assist with health research projects in both a technical and logistic standpoint and contribute to reporting for government and/or industry funded programs supporting research activities.Duties:

• Working with the design of health research activities and experiments
• Preparing reports and organizing data
• Supporting research projects with data collection, analysis of data, literature searches and reviews

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a health research field preferred, or Indigenous knowledge keeper of equivalent level as recognized by their community; or completed diploma/coursework in relevant field and minimum 5 years related experience.

Research experience:

• Experience in health research, including but not limited to: data collection, literature search, modelling, data gathering and analysis and technical writing/dissemination;
• Experience in a computerized work environment and proficiency in programming languages and applications, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

This process will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff anticipated identical or similar perm/term/casual/seasonal vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be six months.Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:Human Resource ServicesYukon University, Box 2799Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4Fax: 867 668 8896Email: hr@yukonu.caApplicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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