Job Summary:

The Research Associate 2 possesses the qualifications and expertise to conduct research activities independently in collaboration with Primary Investigators and other researchers. The primary function of the Research Associate 2 is to independently perform a variety of research activities within a research program while developing strategies and capacity building to enable high-quality research. Duties may include oversight of other researchers and technical personnel and participation in various aspects of student research.

The Research Associate 2 also holds distinct and significant leadership responsibilities, delegated by the Principal Investigator, in addition to independent research responsibilities as outlined above. Such leadership responsibilities may include on-the-ground supervision of research personnel and/or leadership of the establishment and standardization of novel research activities. The Research Associate 2 will be relied upon to provide significant input into the direction of research and protocols and will lead and oversee complex studies and activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Preference of a doctoral degree or relevant degree in a related discipline, or a Doctor of Medicine degree
• On an exception basis, those with an MSc and with a minimum of 7 years research experience and demonstrated ability to work independently may be considered.
• Relevant experience and training conducting research independently post-degree, and experience with relevant research methodologies and study types
• Significant experience with clinical trials and observational studies
• Significant experience in relevant lab techniques
• Significant experience planning and overseeing complex studies and activities
• Experience in relevant statistical software packages
• Experience in relevant qualitative data software programs
• Experience managing advanced and complex datasets
• Experience with knowledge synthesis and translation activities

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated record in writing, including peer reviewed publications
• Familiarity and experience in writing research grants applications
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to develop new projects and techniques
• Advanced skills in database management
• Superior organizational skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and funding agencies
• Ability to maintain up-to-date with knowledge and skills in relevant field.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and hazardous materials, animal/human ethics protocols and regulations.
• Critical thinking skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Detail orientation
• Ability to supervise, motivate, develop, lead, evaluate and direct the work of others
• Ability to independently learn and carry out new techniques
• Ability to provide significant input into the direction of research and protocols

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned, which may include mobility and/or moderate to heavy lifting.

Other

• Some positions require incumbent to possess philosophy compatible with animal-based research.
• Ability to complete relevant courses and/or obtain relevant certifications (e.g., WHIMIS, Animal User Training, human/animal ethics)
• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Experience with project management
• Experience in formally supervising others, including performance evaluation, motivation, organization, oversight and distribution of work, recruitment, selection, and hiring
• Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

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We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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