Research Associate, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Research Associate

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.

STATUS: This is a one year full-time position with the possibility to extend.

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: Working under the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will assist in the planning, development and implementation of research studies into medical cannabis in the context of HIV/AIDS.

ORGANIZATION: The BC-CfE currently employs a team of Statisticians, Programmers, Data Managers, Clinical Research Assistants, Data Analysts and Data Entry Clerks who work collaboratively on cohort-based epidemiological and clinical studies. The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre including Research Laboratory, Clinical Trials, Drug Treatment Program, Epidemiology and Professional Education Programs.

BENEFITS: Employee benefits include medical, dental, as well as accrued vacation and sick time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the PI, coordinates development, implementation, and maintenance of community and clinic-based research studies and projects; recruits subjects; collects data for existing and future projects;
• Supports the establishment of new research projects through the drafting of research protocols, survey instruments, applications to research ethics boards and funding agencies;
• Assists the Principal Investigator and research coordinators with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects;
• Arranges training, advice and support for different groups of staff;
• May work closely with professionals in the community, and may be involved in creating publicity to promote research;
• Provides information to and between a wide range of organizations and groups;
• Supports, develops and evaluates strategies that encourage community participation in activities;
• Carries out administrative work, which may include written correspondence, preparing submissions and reports, etc;
• Performs other duties as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, or related field;
• Clear understanding of the research process acquired through both practical and academic experience;
• Experience in organizing/coordinating research projects and/or grant-based programs, and supervising data collection activities;
• Experience with reporting and communication systems;
• Experience in preparing publications, documents, reports, and communication materials;
• Experience in grant application preparation;
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and Access database management; Word, Excel, database proficiency;
• Knowledge of the principles of research design;
• Excellent communication skills;
• An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues;
• Excellent research skills, with an ability to analyze results;
• Excellent project organization and implementation skills;
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Please include in your letter of submission:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Description of experience designing, implementing and conducting quantitative research studies

CONTACT:

c/o HR Coordinator,
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS,
613-1081 Burrard Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6
FAX: 604-806-8464,
e-mail: hr@cfenet.ubc.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 20, 2015

Note: Applications received without a cover letter will NOT be considered. Only candidate that are selected for an interview will be contacted.