Research Assistant
University of Toronto based in Toronto, ON, CA is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Research Assistant. The globally recognized University of Toronto is celebrated for academic excellence and research impact. Its commitment to innovation is evident in state-of-the-art facilities and a world-class faculty. Providing students with a transformative education, the university remains at the forefront of shaping the future through unwavering dedication to excellence and knowledge dissemination. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: University of Toronto
Department: Inst of Health Policy, Mgmt & Evaluation
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position: Research Assistant
Position Number: 00055956
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $61,600- $78,775 Annually
Employment Type: Grant – Term
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Schedule: Full-Time
Employee Group: USW
Recruiter: Amanda Di Fonzo
Job Requisition Id/Job ID: 35378
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience in a related field (i.e., public health, health promotion, health sciences or sociology)
Experience: Candidates should have minimum one (1) year of relevant research assistant experience, or graduate level training, in an academic research environment or other related institution
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work in an office setting, involving extended periods of sitting and computer use
- The candidates should be prepared for occasional attendance at marketing events, workshops, or meetings
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience coordinating research project tasks in collaboration with stakeholders
- The candidates should possess experience conducting literature reviews and other relevant written material (i.e., research summaries, meeting minutes, etc.)
- The candidates should have experience drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB)
- The candidates should demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, NVivo, and reference management software (e.g., Zotero)
- The candidates should exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills
- The candidates should have excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, showing sensitivity to organizational priorities
- The candidates should display the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and make day-to-day decisions
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to work well as a team member and independently
- The candidates should showcase the ability to work in a high-pressure environment and prioritize tasks
- The candidates should have an understanding of handling confidential and sensitive information
- The candidates should be bilingual in French
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to implement and execute qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and analyze data
- The candidates should be able to conduct literature reviews, write research summaries, and draft documents for knowledge translation purposes
- The candidates should be able to draft and submit documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval
- The candidates should be able to disseminate and collect research surveys and questionnaires, schedule study participants, and probe participants to determine if they meet study criteria
- The candidates should be able to coordinate meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action, and follow-up items
- The candidates should be able to coordinate tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
- The candidates should be able to foster positive relationships with project partners
- The candidates should be able to handle sensitive and/or confidential information
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!