May 2, 2025

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences

Faculty of Medicine

(Part-time; 21 hours per week)

(Contractual position to August 15, 2025)

This position is funded through an external grant

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

DUTIES

The Research Assistant II position will coordinate live research projects with Newfoundland & Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research (NLCAHR) stakeholders and match these with summer internship students. Duties include engaging with a broad cross section of NLCAHR stakeholders including health system partners, Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) group members and NLCAHR staff to identify knowledge gaps; coordinating student interests and placing them on projects according to interests and aptitudes; translating research gaps into actionable research projects; coordinating student activity to ensure project deliverables are met; providing ongoing support for students as they conduct research; providing quality control on research projects to ensure that the project deliverables are to the highest standard; other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1-3 years) in health or policy related research; completion of most coursework towards a Master's degree in a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Strong time management, interpersonal and communication skills is essential. Knowledge of health policy issues, an understanding of research methods and experience supervising student projects is required.

SALARY $33.57 - $39.38 hourly (Non-Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE May 16, 2025

COMPETITION NUMBER MUN03202

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website www.mun.ca/careers. Applications must be received by the end of business day on the competition closing date. You may drop off a paper application to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John's, Room M2M229; or fax your resume to (709) 864-6344. Call us at (709) 864-6404 for assistance.

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, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John's, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.