Research Associate

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

38d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate is responsible for initiating and leading research projects, leading research interviews and data analysis. The incumbent will design and lead and liaise with Dr. Ajjawi as the Principal Investigator (PI), study sponsors, and collaborators as well as team members regarding project progress and deliverables. The incumbent will join faculty, students, and staff engaged in innovative, leading edge research, education and community service on university and hospital campuses across BC. Together, we aim to create knowledge and advance learning that will make a vital contribution to the health of individuals and communities, locally, nationally and internationally.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, is required.
• Up-to-date research experience in the field of health professions education.
• Experience with qualitative analysis of data.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to successful competitive grant applications, including proposal development, budget coordination, and submission management.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines deadlines along with an outstanding level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and research integrity.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and implement proactive solutions.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and data analysis software.
• Experience with data interpretation, reporting, and knowledge translation.
• Ability to work both independently and in harmony with others within a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative, anticipate emerging issues and recommend actions to mitigate problems.
• Ability to actively listens and probe for information to clarify complex requests.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including additional hours on weekends, evenings and early mornings, as required by the PI due to urgent tasks, time strains, and deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communications, with the ability to compose clear and grammatically correct correspondence, business documents, and administrative communications.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in the use of academic literature databases such as MEDLINE and analytical software such as COVIDENCE or Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement and lead research projects interviews.
• Develop and implement research study protocols, including operational plans, timelines, and logistics for studies.
• Manage and coordinate data analysis.
• Coordinate presentations of complex data in meetings, conferences and publications.
• Lead and perform grant application activities, including searching funding opportunities, preparing and submitting the application packages and leading further communications with collaborators and grant agencies.
• Perform and prioritize other research-related responsibilities, as required by the PI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree