Research assistant – casual position

Start date: Aug. 2024

Application deadline: Will remain until filled

Supervisor: Dr. Lana Ray

Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines

The Waasegiizhig Nanaanda'we'yewigamig Mino-bimaadiziwin Project

Overview

This project will use health administrative data from WNHAC to:

• Assess the extent of and changes in protective and risk factors (focusing on colonialism) and behaviors.
• Assess prevalence of cancer and other chronic conditions, and related outcomes and how it is linked to colonialism

The primary job duties for the research assistant will include data management and analysis, report drafting, manuscript preparation and other administrative tasks pertinent to the project management, as needed.

The successful candidate will work with, and directly report to, Dr. Lana Ray at Athabasca University. The candidate will demonstrate and strengthen their analytical skills, collaboration with indigenous communities and knowledge of the specificities of administrative data related to these communities. They will have opportunities to enhance their writing and team member skills.

Qualifications

Masters degree in health sciences, or equivalent with a focus on epidemiology; training in quantitative methods and analytical software, namely experience with administrative databases.

The position is digitally based, home office.

How to apply

Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their application by email to Dr. Lana Ray at lray@athabascau.ca. Applications should include (as a single PDF file) a brief cover letter that summarizes your skills, interests and experience; a current resume or curriculum vitae; an unofficial copy of your transcript; and the contact information for 1-2 references.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Athabasca University and the researchers are committed and seek to support equity in employment and research opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people, women, and other historically marginalized groups. Applicants are welcome, but not required, to self-identify in their letter of application.

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