Department/Program: Pain West, Research Services
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for one year x 1 position(s)
Req ID: 133849
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Posting Date: May 16, 2022
Closing Date: May 23, 2022
Start Date: ASAP
IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. IWK Health is committed to employment equity and the reduction of barriers to employment and career growth. We encourage all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of Dr. Christine Chambers, the Research Assistant will be part of her research team in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at IWK Health. Dr. Chambers is the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children’s Pain, a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and a clinical psychologist. Her research is aimed at improving the management of children’s pain with a focus on the developmental, psychological, and social influences on children’s pain and spanning knowledge generation (e.g., original studies), synthesis (e.g., systematic review, guidelines), and translation (e.g., policy, public outreach). Her team consists of trainees (at all levels, including undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows) and staff (e.g., research assistants, coordinators, and associates) who work closely together and collaborate with a wide range of researchers and other stakeholders nationally and globally.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assistance with the coordination of research studies in Dr. Chambers’ multi-method program of research that includes a focus on both quantitative and qualitative designs and reviews, such as:
Conducting literature searches and drafting evidence summaries
Preparing documents for REB review and ensuring adherence to REB and TCPS-2 policies
Participant recruitment
Setting up and maintaining study equipment and experimental procedures
Data management and preparation of data sets for analysis
Implementing detailed and time-sensitive study protocols and guiding participants through study procedures (e.g., telephone calls, semi-structured interviews, medical chart reviews, administering measures and questionnaires), both virtually and in-lab (in accordance with current IWK Health COVID guidelines)
Maintaining excellent professional and collaborative relationships with families and patients as well as clinical staff (physicians, nurses, ward clerks, etc.)
Clear and transparent research communications, virtually, in person, email, telephone, etc.
Assistance with general lab management, such as:
Facilitating lab communications and administrative tasks (e.g., answering emails, phone calls, and mail promptly, photocopying/scanning, updating websites and social media platforms)
Lab equipment (including maintenance and repairs) and other research supplies
Coordinating meetings (e.g., booking rooms, preparing agendas, recording minutes, etc.)
Preparing reports and applications
Lab finances (e.g., payroll, payments, and reimbursements)
Document organization and maintaining filing systems
Planning lab-related events, organizing and coordinating conference travel
Hours of Work
Typically Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, 37.5 hours week.
Depending on the nature of future ongoing studies, some flexibility may be considered.
Note: A hybrid working model can be discussed with some flexibility to work both from the Chambers lab on site at IWK Health and remotely.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a health-related field (Psychology preferred; honours preferred)
High degree of computer literacy and internet resourcefulness (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
Experience with using research computer programs and software (e.g. SPSS/R, REDCap, Qualtrics, Covidence, Mendeley/referencing programs)
Attention to detail with a high regard for quality
Excellent time management and a demonstrated ability to establish and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
Professionalism, good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with families, children of all ages, and vulnerable populations
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Experience in a related role in a health centre or university/academic environment an asset
Experience with science communication, knowledge mobilization, and/or patient engagement an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will only contact those applicants selected for interview/testing. Applicants we invite to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Jennifer Parker, Research Associate at JenniferA.Parker@iwk.nshealth.ca
Please note: our offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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