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Qualitative Research Coordinator
- BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE)
- BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU)
STATUS
This is a Temporary Full-time position (1-year contract with possibility of extension)
JOB START DATE:
As soon as possible
SALARY:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
LOCATION:
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, BC
JOB:
Coordinates and conducts qualitative research, working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Rod Knight). Will be responsible for conducting in-depth qualitative interviews and ethnographic observational research with people who use drugs and young gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM). Will coordinate program activities, collect qualitative data, maintain research records, and contribute to the management and analysis of qualitative data. Focus will be on qualitative research projects focusing primarily on: (1) new direct-acting antiviral treatments for Hepatitis C; and, (2) the sexual health of young gbMSM.
ORGANIZATION:
The BC-CfE currently employs a team of Researchers, Statisticians, Programmers, Data Managers, Clinical Research Assistants, Data Analysts, and Data Entry Clerks who work collaboratively on cohort-based epidemiological and clinical studies, and a program of qualitative research. The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS Research Centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology, and Professional Education Programs.
Operating within the structure of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) is a Vancouver-based provincial resource for evidence-based information and treatment guidance in the field of addiction. In addition to building on BC-CfE’s seminal work by cultivating a robust body of evidence in this area, the BCCSU is committed to translating leading edge research into improved addiction care across BC. To this end, the BCCSU will develop evidence-based training curricula, program standards, and practice guidelines while networking regional health authorities, researchers, educators, and care providers and other allied care professionals across the province to ensure that research and innovation efficiently reach the community they are intended to serve.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the mentorship and supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for:
- Coordinates development, implementation, and maintenance of qualitative research studies;
- Assists the Principal Investigators with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of qualitative research studies
- Recruits research participants, conducts qualitative interviews and ethnographic observational research, collects data for ongoing projects
- Codes and analyzes qualitative data using qualitative data analysis software
- Participates in ongoing interviewer training and efforts to ensure data integrity
- Liaises with and assists community research partners, research staff and research participants around issues of study enrolment, study protocol procedures and study participation
- Supervises and mentors other research staff (e.g., Students, Peer Research Assistants)
- Coordinates meetings among community, staff, research teams, and support staff
- Coordinates study transcription, evaluates the quality of transcripts, ensures quality control of data
- Supports the development of academic outputs, including presentations and manuscripts
- Supports, develops, and evaluates strategies that encourage community participation in research activities
- Performs other duties as required
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent in the Health or Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
- Minimum of two years of related professional experience
- Clear understanding of the academic research process acquired through practical and/or academic experience
- Strong understanding of qualitative research methods, and experience collecting and reporting qualitative data
- Strong knowledge and/or experience in addiction, public health, health services, housing systems or related fields
- Experience in organizing, coordinating, and managing research projects and/or grant-based programs, and supervising data collection activities
- Experience working with affected populations in research activities, including people who use drugs, Indigenous persons and gbMSM
- Experience in preparing documents, reports, and communication materials
- Excellent project organization, implementation, and networking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues
- Excellent research skills, with an ability to analyse results
- Experience in qualitative data analysis software (NVivo preferred)
- Experience in Microsoft Office suite and database management
- Strong analytical and planning skills
- The BCCSU encourages applicants from Indigenous or other culturally diverse backgrounds.
Included in your letter of submission:
- Cover letter outlining experience and interests
- Curriculum Vitae
CONTACT:
HR Coordinator
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
608-1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
APPLICATION DEADLINE :
Applications will start being reviewed July 31, 2017 until position is filled.
Note: Applications received without a cover letter will NOT be considered. Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.