Please see the job posting below for a Research Assistant. Thank you.

 

Paula Veinot

 

 

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Employment Opportunity – Research Assistant
 
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Division of Rheumatology, is seeking an individual to assist with two research projects which aim to improve the care for individuals with early inflammatory arthritis (EIA). The first project is a study to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of an EIA detection tool. The second is a pilot study to develop and test a peer mentoring program for individuals with EIA.  
 
Responsibilities 
Working closely with the Principal Investigator and Project Managers, the successful candidate will be involved in the following study activities:
·         Conducting literature searches and reviews

Preparing research protocols and ethics applications
Developing research methods and procedures 
Recruiting participants, implementing interventions and collecting data
Analyzing data using standardized statistical software
Reviewing abstracts and screening articles for inclusion in a meta-ethnography (qualitative research synthesis)
Interpreting results
Preparing research reports, papers, and presentations 
Collaborating with members of the research team, other staff and partner organizations 
Other research activities as required
 
Qualifications

Masters degree or working towards masters degree or doctoral degree in community health, epidemiology, health administration, psychology or other relevant discipline
Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
Good organizational and time management skills 
Ability to work independently and with a diverse research team 
Experience in quantitative analysis using statistical software packages (SAS or SPSS) 
Knowledge of qualitative research 
Good interpersonal skills
High accuracy and attention to detail
Some flexibility in hours may be required
 
This is a 1-2 year renewable full-time position. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter to: Joel Scarf at [log in to unmask] and Paula Veinot at [log in to unmask]
 
Closing Date
August 1, 2009
 

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