RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BAND LEVEL 7)

Memorial University of Newfoundland; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a full-time contractual position with a March 31, 2027 end date in the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research (NLCAHR). You will join the Contextualized Health Research Synthesis Program (CHRSP) and contribute to evidence- and policy-based decision support for the province’s health system.

Responsibilities include literature searching, critical appraisal, data extraction, interviews and focus groups, plus report

Qualifications

• Experience providing research support (1-3 years).
• Strong understanding of primary health research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses methodologies.
• Advanced written and verbal communication; strong organizational and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CHRSP projects: knowledge synthesis and data extraction.
• Support report writing and dissemination: slide decks and webinars.
• Coordinate project activities: meetings, timelines and stakeholder liaison.
• Participate in reviews and upgrades of CHRSP methodologies.
• Provide research assistance and support to the Centre’s Director.

Skills

Research support

Systematic reviews

Meta-analyses

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree coursework towards relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Scholar

PubMed

CIHI

StatCan

Covidence

Zotero

Endnote

Job description

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research

Faculty of Medicine

(Full-time, Contractual position to March 31, 2027 subject to renewal)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

DUTIES

The successful applicant will join NLCAHR’s Contextualized Health Research Synthesis Program (CHRSP). CHRSP provides evidence- and policy-based decision support to the health system of Newfoundland and Labrador through an integrated knowledge translation (iKT) program that has been established since 2006. Core duties involve research assistance and project coordination for different types of CHRSP projects. Related work activities include Knowledge synthesis: developing and executing systematic-review / overview search strategies for research-based evidence in periodical indexes (e.g., Pubmed, CINAHL, EMBASE), Google Scholar, health research databases (e.g., Cochrane Library, Epistimonikos) and grey literature sources (e.g., government reports, non-commercially published reports); conducting critical appraisals (e.g., AMSTAR, Downs and Black); data extraction and synthesis; conducting interviews with key informants and focus groups; using mixed method approaches that may include analysis and interpretation of quantitative data and qualitative data (e.g., interviews, policy documents) to supplement the interpretation of synthesis findings. Report writing and dissemination: Writing reports in multiple formats; Designing slide decks and delivering in-person and webinar group presentations; Research coordination: building inter-disciplinary project teams; coordinating project activities and consulting with project team members; scheduling, chairing and following up project team meetings; identifying and interviewing key informants. The successful applicant may also be called upon to perform the following additional duties: Participating in the review, assessment, and upgrading of CHRSP methodologies. Providing research assistance and overall support to the Centre’s Director including liaising with other University departments and with partner organizations in the provincial health system; providing supplementary support for research teams. Establishing contracts with external experts and initiating pay processes. Participating in one or more of the Centre’s Research Exchange Groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1-3 years) providing research support; completion of most coursework towards a Master’s degree in health services research, clinical epidemiology, health policy, population/public health or a related discipline; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of primary health research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses methodologies. Advanced skills in communication both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational and collaboration skills are required. Experience with quantitative and qualitative research in social science, proficiency in technology, software, and data platforms (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Scholar, PubMed, CIHI, StatCan, Covidence, Zotero, Endnote) is also required. Training and experience in analyzing and interpreting high quality quantitative and qualitative health research, coordinating and writing literature reviews, jurisdictional scans, environmental scans, research syntheses, overviews, and reports; effectively work both independently as well as collaboratively with a research team, expert or other partners is essential.

SALARY $61,099 - $71,679 per annum (Non-Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE September 25, 2026

COMPETITION NO. MUN03629

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities.

Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

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