Research Associate, Research Scientist, Research Assistant​/Associate

About Us

The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse,and comprehensive unit, comprised of seven Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorder sand Foodand Nutritional  Sciences), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Healthand Rehabilitation Sciencesandfour Research Centers. The faculty has more than 4,000 undergraduate studentsandmore than 900 graduate students (200 PhD students).

The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing will advance leadership in health equity by seeking to transform practice, education, scholarship & policy, locally and globally. Mission:
The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing generates knowledge and prepares nurses to be transformative leaders and innovators through equity-promoting research, education, and practice, locally and globally.

The Research Associate is a grant funded position, will report to Dr. Oudshoorn, and apply their expertise and knowledge and will be accountable for designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating new approaches to ensure research and project objectives are met. The Research Associate will generate, evaluate and analyze data, prepare and present reports and findings.

• PhD in relevant position preferred

• 3 years' working experience in a related academic research environment
• Work on postdoctoral research portfolio, directly related to the research focus preferred

• Communication skills with the ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Advanced skills in software and applications supporting the research development and analysis
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Familiarity with University research policies and practices
• Oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and presentation
• Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
• Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

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.

Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

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 .

This position is expected to be filled by reappointment.