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| Reference #: | 5381 |
| Position Type: | Contract |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Feb 05, 2016 |
| Experience: | 2 Years |
| Education: | Masters or PhD |
Job Description
With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
The Faculty of Education's mission is to prepare knowledgeable, critical, creative and courageous educators; through our teaching, research and service, we create equitable and just opportunities and outcomes for all individuals and communities.
The interRAI Program of Research (interRAI) addresses the need for improved prevention, early intervention and treatment services for children who may be at risk for, or who present with, mental health challenges. The interRAI Program of research offers several distinct components: (i) Instrument Development; (ii) Care planning and related algorithms; (iii) Research and evaluation (iv) Case Mix and Resource Allocation; (v) Quality Indicators; (vi) Training; (vii) Knowledge Mobilization.
The Research Project Coordinator plays a critical role in the coordination, collection, analysis and dissemination of research activities and results within multiple projects in various sites locally, nationally and internationally. With intimate knowledge of the research program, the Coordinator plays an integral role in assisting the Principal Investigator and research team by managing personnel and finances, conducting or identifying appropriate training for team members, and participating in strategic planning related to the specific grants in the program and new funding opportunities to expand the program.
Qualifications
Education:
- Masters in Psychology
Experience:
- 2 years' experience with health related community-based program evaluation
- 2 years' experience with research design, measurement design, manual development and training, test development, reliability and validity
- Experience developing and submitting research ethics protocols
- Experience in integrated and program-end knowledge translation including writing for both academic journals and nonacademic audiences (i.e., funders, project partners)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience conducting research with communities, schools, Ministries and organizations
- Knowledge of and experience with research ethics, writing manuscripts, development of grant proposals
- Knowledge of assessment, instrument construction and development, program evaluation, research methodology
- Independent problem solving ability
- Strong familiarity with SPSS (data entry, cleaning, ANOVA, multiple regression, logistic regression, multivariate analyses, computing effect sizes)
- Experience and skills with both quantitative and qualitative analyses
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Financial experience to assist with budgets
Please note:
Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current vulnerable sector check from a police service prior to commencing employment.
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 5381, by midnight on February 21st, 2016.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
The Faculty of Education's mission is to prepare knowledgeable, critical, creative and courageous educators; through our teaching, research and service, we create equitable and just opportunities and outcomes for all individuals and communities.
The interRAI Program of Research (interRAI) addresses the need for improved prevention, early intervention and treatment services for children who may be at risk for, or who present with, mental health challenges. The interRAI Program of research offers several distinct components: (i) Instrument Development; (ii) Care planning and related algorithms; (iii) Research and evaluation (iv) Case Mix and Resource Allocation; (v) Quality Indicators; (vi) Training; (vii) Knowledge Mobilization.
The Research Project Coordinator plays a critical role in the coordination, collection, analysis and dissemination of research activities and results within multiple projects in various sites locally, nationally and internationally. With intimate knowledge of the research program, the Coordinator plays an integral role in assisting the Principal Investigator and research team by managing personnel and finances, conducting or identifying appropriate training for team members, and participating in strategic planning related to the specific grants in the program and new funding opportunities to expand the program.
Qualifications
Education:
- Masters in Psychology
Experience:
- 2 years' experience with health related community-based program evaluation
- 2 years' experience with research design, measurement design, manual development and training, test development, reliability and validity
- Experience developing and submitting research ethics protocols
- Experience in integrated and program-end knowledge translation including writing for both academic journals and nonacademic audiences (i.e., funders, project partners)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience conducting research with communities, schools, Ministries and organizations
- Knowledge of and experience with research ethics, writing manuscripts, development of grant proposals
- Knowledge of assessment, instrument construction and development, program evaluation, research methodology
- Independent problem solving ability
- Strong familiarity with SPSS (data entry, cleaning, ANOVA, multiple regression, logistic regression, multivariate analyses, computing effect sizes)
- Experience and skills with both quantitative and qualitative analyses
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Financial experience to assist with budgets
Please note:
Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current vulnerable sector check from a police service prior to commencing employment.
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 5381, by midnight on February 21st, 2016.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
