Research Assistant, Human Sciences, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Lakehead University, Competition # GEN-22-13, Thunder Bay, ON

Research Assistant

Human Sciences, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Lakehead University

Full-time Contract – 1 Year Term

Competition # GEN-22-13

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will support a project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The skills associated with this position would typically be obtained through the completion of a graduate degree in a field of health, social, or behavioural science. Key responsibilities will include performing a series of environmental scans of tobacco cessation services across Canada for subgroups of the populations with disproportionately higher rates of tobacco use; assist with administering and analyzing surveys and key informant interviews, report writing, and knowledge dissemination (fact sheets, infographics, conference presentations, and manuscripts); and perform other research-related duties such as REB applications. Opportunities will be available to co-publish, give conference presentations, and contribute to knowledge translation.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in health, social, or behavioural sciences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ethics that govern the participation of human subjects in research (TCPS2 CORE-2022 Certificate of Completion required).
• Practical understanding of and experience with literature searches, environmental scans, and data collection.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and descriptive analyses using SPSS statistical software; experience with content and/or qualitative analyses an asset.
• Demonstrated research experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Priority populations identified for this project (persons identifying as LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous persons, young adults especially those living in rural and remote communities, and people with substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions)
  • Smoking reduction/cessation
  • Patient-oriented health research and/or health service access and use
  • Digital or virtual health care research
  • Evaluation research
• Skills proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and SPSS data analytic software. Experience with FileMakerPro and/or Qualtrics an asset.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for internal and external communication including:
  • Written and spoken English
  • Experience summarizing research findings into reports
  • Understanding of knowledge transfer and translation with the ability to write for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills including time-management, ability to maintain accurate records, manage research data with attention to detail, and ability to independently identify issues and plan improvements.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.

This position primarily Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 with flexibility regarding the hours of work and the location, and access to a contract benefit package.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by January 4, 2023.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent

residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.