Career Opportunities

University of Waterloo

Research Assistant

Apply online: https://careers-uwaterloo.icims.com/jobs/4551/research-assistant/job

Term: 1 year

The Research Assistant will provide support for research activities underway in the Bone health and Exercise Science laboratory under the direction of Dr. Lora Giangregorio. Research activities include clinical trials, guideline development and knowledge translation activities. The position will involve data collection and analysis, project management, and administrative duties, among other tasks

This role is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

Knowledge Translation
Research Team Support

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's) in applied health science or related field
  • Experience coordinating complex multi-site research projects
  • Experience conducting research in older adults
  • Experience collecting health history, or data using performance-based measures or survey-based instruments, or qualitative interviews
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience using data collection and statistical analysis software
  • Skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments and deadlines
  • The position requires minor physical exertion associated with office and computer work or data collection
  • Role may require some occasional evening work, or travel to other sites within or outside of working hours




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