Research Associate (Social Science Research Focus)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Research Associate (Social Science Research Focus)

Department/Unit Pediatrics

Research Project Canadian Center for Vaccinology

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number GP56-23

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year, with possibility of renewal

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $55,189 - $67,569 per annum (37.5 hours per week)

About The Organization

An integrated, collaborative, interdisciplinary vaccine research team, the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) is committed to developing, implementing and evaluating vaccine technologies and vaccines for infectious diseases that have a significant impact on Canadian and global health and training experts in these critical and evolving fields. Located in the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, the CCfV is a collaboration of Dalhousie University, the IWK Health Centre, and Nova Scotia Health Authority. For more information, please visit www.centerforvaccinology.ca

Job Summary

Reporting to the Social Science Project Manager Team Lead, the Research Associate works under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s) and is responsible for taking on a leadership role in supporting all aspects of the research studies, including preparation of ethics applications, designing study materials, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management and analysis, and the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and disseminate research reports, academic papers, and research presentations in collaboration with the research team, as well as assist with grant application preparation and writing.
• File and manage study documents (interview/focus group guides, etc.), participant documents (consent forms, etc.), data files (data entry, audio recordings, transcripts, etc.), and other study-related materials; develop and maintain methods of tracking information through databases and spreadsheets.
• Conduct or support collection (surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.) and analysis (qualitative coding, NVivo analysis, statistical, etc.) of qualitative and/or quantitative study data.
• Work with the project team, community partners, external partners, vendors, and others to ensure all project deliverables are completed and milestones are met.
• Facilitate the planning, organization, and administration of research studies, under the direction of the assigned Project Manager, and Principal Investigator; including the development of study-related documents, which may include protocols, ethics correspondence, interview guides, and consent forms.
• Provide overall coordination of research studies in accordance with standard operating procedures, good clinical practice, and funder guidelines under the oversight of the Principal Investigator.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary. Additionally, as this position is in a clinical academic department possibly based within Nova Scotia Health facilities, NSH’s vaccination and other relevant workplace policies may apply.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a research methods course or equivalent experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research.
• Undergraduate degree in social sciences, health services or related field with 2 years of experience working within a University, hospital or comparable environment in a research setting.
• Proven knowledge of the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Reconciliation ( EDIAR ) and how they relate to research practice.
• Proven knowledge of a research environment and guidelines/standards that inform different areas of research practice (e.g. Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) and principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession ( OCAP ).
• Proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and/or produce other research outputs aimed at a variety of stakeholder or knowledge-user audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with academic writing and project-based reports.

Assets

• Master’s degree.
• Proficiency in using qualitative (e.g., NVivo, etc.) and quantitative analytic software (e.g., SAS , etc.).
• Experience with Research Ethics Board ( REB ) submissions.
• Experience conducting community-based research.
• Bilingualism in French and English.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 07/24/2023

Close Date 08/07/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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