Research Assistants

Job Description:

The Centre for Health and Community Research (CHCR) at the University of Prince Edward Island seeks applications for two (2) Research Assistant positions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with stakeholder meetings and engagement activities, including evaluation of these activities (e.g., prepare presentations and materials,
• participate in meetings, assist with evaluating events and processes)
• Assist with report and manuscript writing
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups)
• Qualitative data analysis
• Create infographics and plain-language research summaries
• Assist with other research tasks as necessary (research ethics board submissions, presentations, etc.)
• Conduct literature searches and reviews
• Basic descriptive statistical analysis

Job Requirements:

• Experience conducting qualitative or quantitative data collection
• Degree in social sciences or related discipline (Graduate level training would be considered an asset)
• Strong writing skills and experience in organizing and preparing reports, manuscripts, and/or other research outputs are essential
• Experience conducting literature searches and reviews; ability to critically review research studies, understand and interpret their results and limitations, and synthesize information
• Experience in the creation of infographics and plain language research summaries would be considered a strong asset

Job Details:

Company: University of Prince Edward Island – UPEI

Job Category: Education Jobs

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Alberton, PEI, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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