Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
December 31, 2026This position is expected to be filled internally and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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Job Summary
The research assistant will work on a study tied to the Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise - Advanced Cancer (CaRE-AC) program. The main roles will include assisting with a mixed research methods study to identify factors that hinder or support rehabilitation delivery from the perspectives of patients who took part in the program and healthcare providers and exercise professionals involved in delivering the program. The study also aims to develop resources to train the next generation of individuals involved in delivering CaRE-AC based on interview findings. The Research Assistant will assist with various research and administrative activities. This includes quality checking interview transcripts, conducting thematic analysis of interviews, planning and facilitating resource development meetings, survey creation and data collection to evaluate the developed resources, and quantitative data analysis. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
Organizational Status
The position will work directly with the investigators who are mounting the study. Responsibilities include working independently in a setting that involves varied and complex tasks such as data collection and analysis, research study coordination, and collaboration with stakeholders and health care providers.
Work Performed
Quality check interview transcripts for accuracy and completeness.
Conduct thematic analysis of interview data to identify key themes and insights.
Assist in planning and facilitating resource development sessions to create healthcare provider resources to support cancer rehabilitation delivery
Collaborate with healthcare providers and patients to gather feedback and incorporate it into resource development
Create online surveys for resource evaluation using Qualtrics
Survey distribution and data collection, and quantitative analysis of survey data
Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and publications related to the study
Perform literature searches to support the development of research questions and grant applications
Prepare ethics applications and ensure compliance with ethical standards
Support communication strategies to ensure participants, healthcare providers, other collaborators, and the public are aware of research projects and findings
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Inappropriate judgment would compromise the quality of the research study, related data acquisition and the reporting of research outcomes.
Inappropriate judgment would also compromise research success, participant safety and ethical approval, thus affect the credibility of the Investigators
Supervision Received
The Research Assistant’s work is primarily under the supervision of the postdoctoral research fellow leading the project (K. Bland) who will provide instruction and guidance, including unusual problems or matters which depart from established policy and procedures. Supervision may also be provided by the lab Research Manager who works in collaboration with the study PIs.
Supervision Given
The Research Assistant’s work is primarily under the supervision of the postdoctoral research fellow leading the project (K. Bland) who will provide instruction and guidance, including unusual problems or matters which depart from established policy and procedures. Supervision may also be provided by the lab Research Manager who works in collaboration with the study PIs.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Work ethic, expectations, goals and general duties and responsibilities will be discussed during training and then reviewed in follow-up meetings. Performance evaluations will be held between the employee and the study PIs twice during the term; 1-2 months after employee start date and once at the end of employment. These evaluations are aimed at providing the Research Assistant with the opportunity to discuss and reflect on job strengths, goals and areas for growth with the supervisor.
Working Conditions
Human subject research laboratory environment and remote.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as kinesiology, health sciences, psychology, or related discipline
Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research
Experience with thematic analysis
Experience with survey creation
Experience in data collection, entry, and analysis
Experience in preparing ethics applications and ensuring compliance with ethical standards
Experience in collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Takes initiative
Discretion, tact and confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, NVivo, and Qualtrics
Completion of the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2) on-line tutorial