Primary Purpose
To support research projects within the Rural Dementia Action Research (RaDAR) Program.
Nature of Work
Your location of work will be at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon campus. You will report to Dr. Debra Morgan and Dr. Julie Kosteniuk.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities
- Assist with research projects
- Collect and analyze data
- Writing including newsletters, and contributing to grants, reports, and manuscripts
- Process and triage qualitative research data (audiofiles, transcripts)
- Prepare graphics informed by quantitative data
- Coordinate and support team meetings, webinars, and events
- Prepare and share meeting materials (invitations, agenda, notes)
- Manage online event registrations
- Maintain faculty CV data and coordinate CV update processes
Education
- Sc. degree in a health science related field and 1-2 years relevant experience.
Licenses
Experience
- Experience in a University setting is preferred.
Skills
- High standards of professionalism (confidentiality, tact, and cultural sensitivity)
- Effective and collaborative team member
- Effective communication and organizational abilities
- Strong academic writing
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Critical thinker
- Excellent time management
- Able to prioritize projects with competing deadlines
- Capacity for independence with minimal supervision
- Attention to detail
Technical Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Proficient using university systems (e.g., Teams, Sharepoint, Datastore, Onedrive, Datastore)
- Experience with publishing software would be an asset
Department: Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health
Status: Term - 2 years with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): .8 FTE
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $31.39 - 42.47 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 7
Posted Date: 2/1/2024
Closing Date: 2/28/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php
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