Research Associate, Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences, Competition #GEN-23-02, Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Research Associate
Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Full-Time, Contract (12 months)
Anticipated Start Date: June 1st, 2023
Competition #GEN-23-02
Job Description:
As a Research Associate at Lakehead University under the supervision of Dr. Nicholas Ravanelli, you will be a key member of an immerging research laboratory exploring human heat health as we enter into unprecedented periods of global warming. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of a series of unique ecologically valid research protocols designed to characterize the responses of vulnerable populations during the warmest periods of the year. Specifically, the Research Associate will support the execution of planned remote data collection projects with collaborators in the coming months and support the optimization of current infrastructure to scale the capacity created within Dr. Ravanelli’s research team.
The Research Associate will focus specifically on coordinating data collection, participant recruitment and individual support throughout participation, aggregating collected data for interpretation, and engaging in hardware and/or software development to optimize current data collection programs and workflow. Furthermore, the they will be provided opportunities to engage with key stakeholders and experts in heat health, interpret and present preliminary findings at scientific conferences, and lead drafting of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications:
The candidate must have completed or be in the process of completing a PhD in a related field (e.g., Health Sciences, Biotechnology, etc.). Experience in software development and or basic coding knowledge an asset, but not a requirement.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #GEN-23-02 containing a 2-page cover letter describing their fit for the role, resume, and contact information for three professional references by 4:30pm on April 10, 2023:
Lakehead University
Nicholas Ravanelli – School of Kinesiology
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 5E1
Email: nicholas.ravanelli@lakeheadu.ca
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