Research Assistant III

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Job Title Research Assistant III Job ID 72438

Location
HSC- Central Campus

Open Date 10/10/2025

Job Type Casual

Close Date 11/29/2025

Employee Group Interim Favorite Job

Department Nursing

Contract Duration 12.1 Months

Hours per Week 14

Posting Details

Schedule Casual Part-Time
Education Level Completed a relevant post-secondary degree
Career Level Minimum of 6 months of related experience in a research environment
Hourly Rate $18.95 - $29.52
Job Description Number INT143

Job Description

Research Assistant III

JD: INT143

Job Summary

Provide research support for faculty members in their teaching, research and laboratory activities. Work is performed independently, with the availability of direction and guidance from Research Staff or Manager.

Job Duties

1. Adhering to established research methodology, gather and compile data for the research study or project.

2. Modify and adapt research methods, techniques or procedures, based on deviations in experimental results.

3. Record, classify, and summarize research data according to established procedures.

4. Conduct structured participant interviews and focus groups.

5. Carry out intermediate level statistical analyses.

6. Contribute to the preparation of data for reports, journal articles, papers, etc.

7. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings.

8. Perform other related tasks as outlined by the researcher.

Assets

• Experience using research software
• Knowledge of research designs, including mixed methods
• Experience collecting and generating research data
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

The successful candidate has/will demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated experience with evidence synthesis, including literature searching, screening, and data extraction
• Strong academic writing skills, with the ability to contribute to reports, manuscripts, and knowledge translation materials
• Basic quantitative analysis skills, including data entry, cleaning, and descriptive statistics.
• Commitment to patient and community partnership in research, with the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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