About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

Vision
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is to be a globally renowned Program demonstrating excellence, innovation and leadership in education, research and patient care.

Mission
To enable our Faculty to achieve their full potential, to embody pillars of strength based on core values, and to embrace a collective culture of passion to lead the cutting edge of discovery and scholarship in the context of exemplary delivery of quality care and education.

Values
Leadership, collaboration, compassion, creativity, innovation, social responsibility, excellence, quality, fairness, patient-centered and learner-focused.

Responsibilities

The Technical/Research Support 1 will work

• in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students, affiliated with the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and have responsibilities for conducting experiments and presenting results

• setting up and conducting clinical research studies according to study procedures, maintain records, support the research activities for qualitative and quantitative projects in adherence with ethics protocols and guidelines

• to recruit study participants, prepare study-related materials, data collection and data cleaning

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in a health-related field

Experience:

• 2 year work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with experimental design and analysis

• Demonstrated knowledge of research principles and methods (quantitative and qualitative approaches)

• Detail-oriented with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive

• Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail

• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work

• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs including SPSS, and NVivo

• Familiarity with REDCap an asset

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite

• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public

• Ability to develop and maintain multi-site study databases

• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues

• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

• Experience conducting literature searches

• Flexible availability

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, please supply a CV and cover letter

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, it is expected that this position will be filled internally.