City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Research Assistant

JD0592

Reporting to Dr. Jennifer Couturier, the Research Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the research team on Guided Self Help – Family Based Therapy.  This project examines the implementation of guided self help for parents of youth and young adults (YYA) with eating disorders.   

This individual will be responsible for submitting ethics applications, consenting subjects in an implementation project for treatments for children and adolescents with eating disorders.

Job Summary:

Responsible for organizing and administering one or more research projects within required deadlines under the direction of a Principal Investigator or project leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data. Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Modify and reconfigure databases to ensure the optimal storage of data and minimize data entry complexities.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
• Write data management and operations documentation for the project.
• Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
• Conduct structured project participant interviews.
• Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
• Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Gather and compile information and data required for the preparation of scientific papers, abstracts, and graphs.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Oversee the extraction and compilation of data required for reports and disseminate data to research groups and collaborating partners.
• Implement and maintain the research project budget. Create financial projections and make adjustments to the research project budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate budget controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts. Write a variety of letters and memos.
• Participate in research project meetings and propose recommendations for procedure modifications and development in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.
• Write, update, and archive data management and quality assurance conventions.
• Respond to inquiries received from project personnel regarding relevant project issues and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study

Experience: Requires 2 years of relevant experience

Assets:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Propensity for working on a team would be beneficial

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently.  Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills are essential. 

Additional Experience in:

• Completing focus group interviews
• Knowledge syntheses
• Writing manuscripts
• Quantitative data analysis
• Coding and qualitative data analysis