Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Job Summary

The SE Research Centre conducts impact‑oriented health services research to synthesize, generate, translate, adapt and directly apply scientific evidence in the design, delivery and evaluation of person‑ and family‑centred health and social care services. The primary role of the Research Associate is to provide strong project management to scientific research studies conducted in the SE Research Centre, including management of research ethics board approvals.

The Research Associate is also responsible for high‑quality quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, data management, and data analysis, including engagement of research participants using best practices in participatory research. In collaboration with Senior Research Associates and Research Scientists, Research Associates will also participate in academic and lay audience knowledge mobilization opportunities and support SE Research Centre team initiatives for ongoing improvement, maintenance of collaboration, efficiency and engagement.

• Lead development and management of research study project documentation used within the SE Research Centre program
  • Project Summary
  • Project Plan/Timeline
  • Master Project File/Milestones/Publication List
  • Meeting Agendas and Action Items
  • Project Budget Template
• Manage flow of communication across study teams, including coordination and leadership of project meetings
• Manage Research Ethics Board Submissions, Amendments, Renewals and Closures in collaboration with Senior Research Associates / Research Scientists
• Support Senior Research Associates / Research Scientists in the development of study budgets; track all expenses against approved study budget(s)

• Lead recruitment and informed consent process for SE Research Centre studies
• Support development of data collection tools in collaboration with Senior Research Associates and/or Research Scientists
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data using best methodological practices and according to approved REB research protocol
• Implement REB‑approved management practices including for organization, storage, and destruction
• Implement data analysis activities with support from Senior Research Associates / Research Scientists, including assistance with data interpretation

• Write conference abstracts, prepare and lead presentations in collaboration with Senior Research Associates
• Draft/Update Research project summaries in collaboration with Senior Research Associates / Research Scientists
• Participate in the preparation and writing of peer‑reviewed publications in collaboration with SE Research Centre colleagues
• Support SE Research Centre team initiatives to improve and maintain collaboration, efficiency and engagement

• A minimum of five years of experience participating in relevant health services research activities
• Experience with writing for various audiences, including academic publication
• Experience mentoring others in an academic and/or research context
• Tri‑Council Policy Statement (2):
  Ethical Conduct of Research Involving Humans certificate
• GBA+ training
• Master’s degree in a science or health‑related discipline from a recognized university
• A minimum of 2 years of additional experience working in Health Services Research

• Ability to employ a wide range of data collection and data analysis methods
• Strong team collaboration and internal/ external networking skills in the context of research studies
• Strong problem‑solving skills in the context of executing research protocols
• Strong oral and written communication skills and diplomacy and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience in coordinating/managing/analyzing quantitative/qualitative Health Services Research projects
• An understanding of the health sectors in Canada including hospital, home and community‑based care
• Ability to contribute to a team under complex research and organizational conditions, and in an environment of multiple priorities
• Diplomacy and…