Research II
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Research II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation
- Primary Location: Southport Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 22-NOV-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.12
- Maximum Salary: $54.61
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Master's degree in a health or science related field. Registration with applicable professional association or college where required.
Additional Required Qualifications:A minimum of 3 years of applied research experience in a university or healthcare setting. Experience supporting applied research projects that address modifiable risk factors for cancer and other chronic diseases, including sedentary behavior and physical activity, alcohol and tobacco use, and HPV immunization, among others. Advanced experience selecting and applying appropriate research designs and methodologies and managing research data. Advanced experience using quantitative health research methods for data collection and analysis (e.g., surveys, administrative data, cohort studies, etc.). Advanced experience in knowledge synthesis techniques, including systematic literature reviews, scoping studies, rapid reviews, and environmental scanning, and translating evidence for informed decision making. Experience using qualitative health research methods for data collection and analysis (e.g., structured and semi-structured interviews, focus groups). Experience writing reports and manuscripts for internal, external, and academic audiences. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and work simultaneously on different projects. Ability to work in collaboration with others both virtually and in-person, as part of multidisciplinary teams. Ability to be organized, creative, flexible, self-directed, and dependable. Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to establish solid working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience coordinating applied research programs in communities, workplaces, and other settings. Experience using mixed or multi-methods approaches. Experience with collaborative community and/or industry research partnership. Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative analysis software, e.g., R, SPSS, NVivo. Understanding of socio-ecological models, social determinants of health, and systemic barriers to population-level health equity. Completion of CIHR TCPS 2 (2022) training.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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