POSITION AVAILABLE

                Research Assistant - Qualitative Research
                  on Lay Perceptions of Tobacco Control


Researchers at the University of Toronto are seeking a Research Assistant
to work on the qualitative component of a study of smoking behaviour,
attitudes and tobacco control legislation.

About the study.
The overall study consists of two components: (a) a province-wide random
sample survey of smokers and non-smokers, covering a broad range of topics
related to smoking behaviour, attitudes and tobacco control, and (b) a
qualitative component comprising 5 focus groups and 20 individual in-depth
interviews with a self-selected sample of survey respondents from the metro
Toronto area for the purpose of exploring in greater depth the perceptions
and experiences of tobacco control by smokers and non-smokers, especially
with respect to restrictions on where people can smoke (which permits the
linking of quantitative and qualitative data for our respondents).  The
study is funded by Health Canada (NHRDP).


Role and responsibilities of the Research Assistant.

The Research Assistant , working closely with and under the supervision of
the Principle Investigator for this arm of the study, will assist in (a)
the coding and analysis of the data collected, and (b) the preparation of
material for inclusion in publications for scientific or academic journals.



Qualifications:

      The ideal candidate will:

        - posses a relevant Master's degree in the social
          or behavioural sciences

        - have demonstrated qualitative research skills
          (particularly the coding & analysis of focus
          group and individual interviews, but preferably
          also integrating multiple sources of data,
          linking qualitative and quantitative data souces,
          and writing up qualitative research for lay and
          scientific audiences)

        - have previous experience using qualitative
          analysis software (esp. NUD*IST), preferably
          in a Macintosh environment

        - the ability to work independently as part
          of a team is essential

        - prior knowledge of smoking and tobacco
          control would be an asset

        - have experience in the (successful) preparation
          of materials for peer-reviewed publication in
          reputable journals.

        - some knowledge of (and experience with)
          quantitative survey data analysis would be
          a strong asset (most particularly: managing
          data spreadsheets, generating frequencies and
          cross-tabs, simple tests of significance)


Please Note:        This is a temporary, short-term
                    part-time (half time, or 20 hours per week)
                    position, ending late March or early April 1997

Start Date:     mid to late October

Renumeration:      approximately $ 1,800 per month, plus benefits


Please forward resume and covering letter directly to:

        Dr. Blake Poland
        Department of Behavioural Science
        McMurrich Building (rm 103D)
        University of Toronto
        Toronto, Ontario
        M5S 1A8


Closing date:  October 10, 1996