Program: |
Bruyère Research Institute |
Salary Scale: |
$31.29 to $36.59/per hour, commensurate with experience |
About the Bruyère Research Institute
The Bruyère Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents and families. The Institute is a proud partner of Bruyère Continuing Care, the University of Ottawa, as well as other organizations and provides solutions to improve the health and health care of aging and vulnerable Canadians. The Institute’s research focuses primarily on evidence, health system evaluation, brain health, geriatrics and rehabilitation, primary care, palliative care, and global health. www.bruyere.org/briThe Research Associate will work under the supervision of Dr. James Downar, Head of the Division of Palliative Care, University of Ottawa. The incumbent will be responsible for working on Dr. Downar’s programs of research, including identification of patients who might benefit from palliative care, communication and decision-making, palliative care for non-cancer illness and frailty, medication rationalization, symptom management and bereavement support. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting the research of all members of the Division of Palliative Care, and working with the other members of the research team within the Division. In addition, the incumbent will provide support for the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborative and studies that come from this collaborative. The incumbent will participate in the conceptualization and development of the research by contributing partially or fully to all aspects of the research design, analysis and dissemination under the mentorship and guidance of the researcher. These activities will include the development of research objectives, grant development and writing, maintaining data integrity, mid-high level qualitative analysis, and publication writing. The incumbent will be expected to have the expertise to draw preliminary conclusions from study data and assist the researcher in the interpretation of results. Main duties and responsibilities:
- Assist with the writing, preparation and submission of grant proposals with minimal support of investigator
- Assist with the writing of manuscripts for publication
- Draft abstracts for submission with minimal support of Investigator
- Support the organization and function of the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborative
- Collect and oversee the data collection process while ensuring data quality and adherence to ethical standards
- Analyze, and evaluate qualitative data with minor/minimal support of Investigator
- Develop and/or adapt specific research and data collection methodologies, protocols, systems, and techniques, as appropriate to the area of research specialty with minor support of Investigator
- Develop, complete, and maintain submissions to the research ethics boards
- Ensure study protocols adhere to ethical guidelines
- Coordination of projects, including detailed planning, execution and monitoring of schedules, progress, coordination, deliverables, milestones, and project status
- Consulting/interacting with key stakeholders, including investigators, collaborators, project staff, and implementation teams, for clarification, input and feedback
- Working closely with project team to ensure consistency of project objectives
- Preparing, supervising and/or assisting with the preparation of key documents including project reports, data collection tools, manuscripts for publication, abstracts, scientific posters and presentations
Required skills and experience:- Master’s degree and 3 years relevant experience in a research environment
- Exceptional communication skills, including strong scientific and lay writing, editing and oral communication (in English)
- Excellent working knowledge of research terminology and experience in health care
- Experience using qualitative research methods (methodology development, data collection and analysis)
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis programs (NVIVO would be an asset)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage overlapping project phases, and meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment, manage multiple tasks and work in a virtual environment (teleconferences, e-meetings and video conferencing)
- Experience in palliative care or palliative care research is an asset
- Bilingual in both official languages is an asset (working language of the project team is English)
This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added as the project progresses. If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your cover letter and resume to Attention Melanie McDonald, Human Resources Administrator, no later than December 30, 2018.
BRI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank you for your interest in this position, however; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. |