Research Assistant - 4th yr complete

Brock University; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a Research Assistant to support a project aimed at enhancing an AI-driven chatbot for breast cancer patients. This role involves data collection, qualitative interviews, and analysis, providing excellent hands-on experience in patient-centered care. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field and experience with research methods.

Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Familiarity with health technology or patient support tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor usability surveys.
• Conduct and transcribe qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers.
• Assist with data coding and analysis.

Skills

Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, nursing, psychology, public health, or a related field

Enrollment in or completion of a graduate program in a related field

Tools

NVivo

SPSS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Research Assistant - 4th yr complete

Apply locations St. Catharines, Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR-1022219

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive ! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

September 14, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Temporary Research Positions (Employee Group)

Title: Research Assistant – Empowering Patients: Assessing and Advancing AskEllyn.ai in Breast Cancer Support

JOB SUMMARY

Join our research team on an innovative project aimed at evaluating and enhancing AskEllyn.ai, an AI-driven chatbot designed to provide personalized peer support for breast cancer (BC) patients and caregivers across Canada. This mixed-methods study will generate evidence to improve the platform’s usability, accessibility, and inclusivity, ensuring it better meets the needs of diverse BC populations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Research Assistant (RA) will play a key role in supporting all phases of the study, from data collection to analysis and dissemination. Responsibilities will include administering surveys, conducting qualitative interviews, coding and analyzing data, and contributing to the development of actionable recommendations to improve AskEllyn.ai. This role provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on research experience in digital health, patient-centered care, and oncology support initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and monitor usability surveys
• Conduct and transcribe qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers
• Assist with data coding and analysis using NVivo and SPSS (or similar software)
• Support the Content Validity Index (CVI) process to prioritize improvements
• Collaborate with the research team through regular meetings
• Contribute to reports, knowledge translation materials, and dissemination activities (with opportunities for co-authorship)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, nursing, psychology, public health, or a related field (completed or ongoing)
• Enrollment in or completion of a graduate program in a related field (graduate position)
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Familiarity with health technology, patient support tools, or oncology research is an asset

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with NVivo and SPSS (or equivalent) is an asset

DECISION MAKING

• Prioritize and manage assigned tasks efficiently
• Identify issues and refer appropriately to project leads
• Act as a resource for research-related inquiries within the project team

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, please submit the following documents to [e-mail] quoting competition reference #2024-AskEllyn-RA:

• Cover letter (indicating current student status, if applicable)
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for two professional referees
• Any relevant supporting materials (e.g., sample of academic writing or previous research work)

Join Us

Help shape the future of AI-supported breast cancer care. Y

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups .

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodat e the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received . C andidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca .

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