Research Assistant 2

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The Research Assistant will conduct research projects, manage data collection, and oversee the development of research protocols and documentation. They are also responsible for analyzing data, writing reports, and providing technical guidance to other research staff.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programming languages such as SPSS or R is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée
• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Microsoft OfficeSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Data management
• Research protocols
• Questionnaire development
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Report writing
• Grant application preparation
• Technical guidance
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• SPSS
• R
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills
• Grant Applications
• Employment Equity
• Research Reports
• Administrative Functions
• Planning
• Research
• Teaching
• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Communication
• Public Health
• Data Collection
• Data Management
• English Language
• R (Programming Language)
• Health Sciences
• SPSS (Statistical Software)
• Interpersonal Communications
• Research Experiences
• Writing

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics
• Education
• Administrative
• Research Assistant
• Survey and Market Research Interviewers
• Physical Scientists, All Other

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

14 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

35 heures par semaine