Research Assistant/Technician 1 – Khan Research Lab

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Research Assistant (Level 1) will provide support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and co-investigators on primary data collection (corresponding with participants, scheduling interviews, and confirming the accuracy of transcripts), as well as assist in data entry and some literature reviews. This position will include flexible work hours with ability to work remotely; approximately 10-12 hours per week. The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) was formed in April 2008 to enhance health education scholarship across the Faculty of Medicine through collaboration, team-building, mentorship of new faculty, successful funding applications, and other activities. CHES serves as a resource to help support best practices related to the delivery and assessment of the Faculty's educational programs. Its researchers include faculty, post-graduate fellows, and clinical education fellows engaged in various research projects.

Requirements

• High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with literature review processes and critical appraisal of research articles.
• Strong analytic, communication, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team is critical.
• Able to follow direction and to show initiative and self-direction in adapting to the changing needs of the project and the research team.
• Proactive team member capable of fostering cooperative relationships with the research team, and CHES staff to enhance the flow of information and ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous research and education experience in a health professional education program is an asset.
• Research experience in a health-related field, including literature review and/or qualitative analysis of data.
• Fluency in the use of academic literature databases such as MEDLINE and analytical software such as COVIDENCE or Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with primary data collection; including but not limited to, corresponding with, scheduling and gathering data with research participants.
• Confirm the accuracy of transcripts.
• Assist with data entry, and some preliminary analysis of data.
• Assist with some review activities, including searching relevant databases, identifying relevant studies and selecting studies based on inclusion/exclusion criteria to be included in the full article review.
• Maintain and secure data and files in strict adherence to ethics protocols and to CHES and UBC policies.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the investigators as directed by the PI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED