Research Assistant

Description

The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part‑time position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

Recurring Part‑time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Reporting to the Research Program Manager.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Regular communications to study team will be done to report on study updates, press releases, recruitment contacts and dissemination of research findings. This communication will also be completed in the form of
  • Preparing drafts of peer reviewed papers, posters and conference presentations by successfully writing, editing and meeting deadlines
  • Conducting literature reviews by obtaining information from publication sources in a timely manner and also be accurate and assembled ...