RA opportunity - BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Research Assistant –
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology and Population Health

STATUS: This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension

JOB START DATE: May to June 2019

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

LOCATION: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC

JOB: Assists the research group in the implementation, execution and evaluation of research and research related activities, primarily the COAST Study and the CANOC Study. Responsibilities may include working with a team on grant writing, manuscript writing, planning and delivering community-based research projects, planning and delivering knowledge translation initiatives, and administrative duties.

ORGANIZATION: The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS currently employs a team of Statisticians, Programmers, Data Managers, Clinical Research Assistants, Data Analysts and Data Entry Clerks who work collaboratively on cohort-based epidemiological and clinical studies. The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology and Professional Education Programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Conducting and assisting with clinical epidemiological research projects related to HIV, mental health, aging, social determinants of health, and chronic disease.

·         Maintains strict confidentiality related to identification and release of study data.

·         Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications.

·         Conducts literature reviews.

·         Writes and contributes to manuscript development.

·         Assists in the development of community engagement initiatives, working with the research team and relevant community organizations.

·         Assist in the preparation and submission of research protocols for funding and ethics review.

·         Organizes research meetings and facilitates collaboration between researchers and other experts, including clinicians, community advocates, and health officials and other healthcare decision makers.

·         Event planning.

·         Performs other duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

·         University Graduate or Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

·         One to three years previous research experience working in the healthcare field.

·         Strong knowledge and experience in using PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar etc.

·         Excellent writing and communication abilities.

·         Experience with scientific writing for manuscripts and grants.

·         Experience with conducting reviews and synthesis of scientific literature.

·         Knowledge of basic principles and practices in epidemiology, including quantitative and qualitative analytic strategies.

·         Knowledge of basic health research design and protocol development.

·         Prior experience working with communities disproportionately affected by HIV or in epidemiology/population health is an asset.

·         Ability to work highly independently, with minimal supervision.

·         Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.

·         A high degree of initiative and leadership.

·         Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

·         Competency with Microsoft Office Software (including Microsoft Excel), Reference Manager or related software, Statistical software (STATA, SAS, NVIVO), and familiarity with e-mail and Internet.

TO APPLY:
Please send a CV, cover letter, and writing sample to hr@cfenet.ubc.ca

CONTACT:
c/o Human Resource Coordinator
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
608-1081 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6

Note: Applications received without a cover letter will NOT be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 22, 2019

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.