Research Associate - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences - Department of Research

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

5d•CA$30 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate contributes to particular clinical research studies in addition to the overall research program and mandate of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences by supporting study administration and other activities which may include but are not limited to: preparing research proposal drafts and associated budgets, undertaking literature reviews, searching for funding opportunities, preparing grant submissions, drafting reports and manuscripts, and assisting with department research events and communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences or social sciences discipline (e.g. epidemiology, community/public health, biostatistics or health economics)
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, email and internet
Familiarity with health records
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong report writing skills
Effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Effective research and analytical thinking skills
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills
Ability to work well independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team environment
Minimum of two years’ research experience

Nice To Haves

CCRP or CCRA an asset
Medical Terminology course preferred
Current registration with the relevant professional healthcare licensing organization desirable
Proficiency in qualitative analysis software package an asset
Proficiency in reference manager program (ProCite) an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred