Research Assistant, Department of Psychiatry

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 19h ago

Participate in developing and preparing study materials (e.g. University of Saskatchewan ethics application).
Execute literature reviews for projects initiated from this study, including reviewing abstracts, taking detailed notes, and collaborating with the research coordinator to interpret findings.
Assist with recruitment of research subjects, collect informed consent, and follow-up with subjects.
Help with organizing and participate in focus group sessions and team meetings.
Assist research participants with intellectual disabilities to complete the research study components (online survey).
Be available by e-mail, phone, and/or videoconference to offer one-on-one assistance as needed during working hours.
Assist with data preparation for further statistical analysis and contribute to final written report, publications and conference presentations.
Report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Mansfield Mela) as well as the research coordinator (Jordan Derkson) on progress of research study.

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor's degree with honours in Law is required.
Completion of a Master's degree in Law (or a related field) is preferred.

Licenses:

Certification in the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS-2).

Experience:

Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred.
At least one year of experience in academic research is preferred, especially related to:
Conducting literature reviews.
Academic writing (research reports, journal articles, abstracts, posters and presentations, etc.).
Knowledge Translation (KT) for lay audiences.
Data collection, both qualitative and quantitative, including through surveys, focus groups, and interviews.

Skills:

Interpersonal skills, especially a willingness to learn, ask questions, and work with study participants and collaboratively within a team.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills, especially related to time management and task prioritization.
Proficient computer skills, including with online data collection tools (SurveyMonkey), statistical analysis software such as SPSS, Microsoft Office Suite, and navigating online research databases.
A passion for applied clinical research, and an orientation towards using research methods to serve marginalized people.

University of Saskatchewan

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