Research Assistant -CIHR 2025- Remote

Ontario Tech University; Oshawa; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a qualified Research Assistant to engage in impactful cardiovascular research and contribute to academic publications. Ideal candidates will have a background in health sciences, systematic review processes, and statistical analysis. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible remote work arrangements, fostering collaboration in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work arrangement

Opportunity for collaboration with experienced researchers

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in health sciences required.
• Experience with systematic review process is essential.
• Clinical cardiovascular research experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in systematic review data collection.
• Assist with statistical analysis for academic publications.
• Contribute to knowledge translation activities.

Skills

Systematic review data collection and analysis

Statistical analysis

Academic writing

Knowledge translation

Education

Undergraduate degree in health sciences

Master’s degree in health sciences

Tools

SAS

R

RevMan

Job description

Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Competitive salary administered according to the Collective Agreement
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful cardiovascular research and academic publications
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Engage in knowledge translation activities, enhancing skills in academic writing and training
• Work within a diverse and inclusive environment that prioritizes equity and accessibility
• Chance to collaborate with experienced researchers in the field of health sciences

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Coordinate and participate in systematic review data collection and analysis
• Assist with statistical analysis for academic publications
• Contribute to knowledge translation activities, including academic writing and presentations
• Engage in systematic review processes related to cardiovascular outcomes
• Utilize advanced statistical analysis software (SAS, R, RevMan) for research purposes

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Undergraduate degree in health sciences
• Experience with the systematic review process
• Clinical cardiovascular research experience
• Knowledge of sex, gender, and intersectionality research
• Proven academic writing and publication record

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree in health sciences

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