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This research assistant position will provide research-oriented support to the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, the Data Manager and Biostatistician.
The RA will:
Work on cleaning, preparing and analyzing injury-related data, assuring they are done in an efficient and accurate manner, that they adhere to project protocols, that they conform to applicable institutional and ethical policies and procedures and privacy legislation, and that they are completed within the required timelines.
Prepare materials for research reports, manuscripts, grants, and other knowledge translation products.
Organizational Status
The research assistant will report directly to the Data Manager, Biostatistician and the Principal Investigator / Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit.
BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) has contributed to the understanding and prevention of unintentional and intentional injury in British Columbia and beyond. BCIRPU has become a leader through its many partnerships and collaborations among provincial, national and international groups. The mission of BCIRPU is to reduce the societal and economic burden of injury among all age groups in BC. BCIRPU is housed at BC Children’s Hospital and is supported by BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the Provincial Health Services Authority/BC Centre for Disease Control, the BC Ministry of Health and the University of British Columbia.
Work Performed
Identifies, collects, and analyzes relevant information and injury data relating to current projects
Performs data cleaning and data manipulation of various injury datasets
Performs data analyses based on established project protocol
Prepares documents summarizing research results including reports, graphs, and tables
Assist in preparation of manuscripts, grants, reports, presentations, and posters
Conducts literature scans, reviews and summarizes emerging research, and prepares reports, briefing documents and policies and procedures for team decision-making.
Provides input and recommendations to the project team for development, implementation, analysis, dissemination of findings, and policy/practice implications
Assists with the dissemination of information and knowledge related to projects and key programs and initiatives under the identified priority areas through a variety of vehicles.
Performing other related duties as required including work on other BCIRPU projects.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
All work performed by the research assistant will be reviewed by the Data Manager and Biostatistician. Inappropriate judgment or error on the part of the research assistant will result in wasted time and money. Inadequate workmanship will reflect poorly on the project staff and may impact the sustainability of the project.
Supervision Received
The research assistant will report primarily to the Data Manager and Biostatistician. It is expected that the research assistant be able to work independently and be pro-active in identifying challenges to the progress of the project.
Supervision Given
The research assistant will be responsible for helping to coordinate and supervise the work staff in large or complex projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher, in public health or biostatistics. Minimum of 3 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to effectively use statistical software packages, such as R, SAS, SPSS, as well as other productivity software, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic mail applications. Experience with project evaluation, database management, online literature searches and web-based applications an asset. Ability to interpret, summarize, and present data and research results effectively. Superior organizational and time management skills. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for both academic and community audiences. Ability to work both independently, pro-actively, and within a team environment. Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately. Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.
