Research Assistant – Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 cad monthly; not specified; ...
Exercise oncology research
Qualitative and quantitative research
Data collection and management
The Research Assistant will support the principal investigator and research staff in exercise oncology research projects, assisting with the implementation of projects focused on tailored referral support and behaviour change exercise programs

Job Summary

  • The Research Assistant will support the principal investigator and research staff in exercise oncology research projects, assisting with the implementation of projects focused on tailored referral support and behaviour change exercise programs.
  • Responsibilities include creating educational materials, managing study outcome data, screening participants, overseeing facility operations, and supervising student helpers and volunteers.
  • The role requires a strong independent work ethic, the ability to set priorities, and work within agreed-upon milestones and timelines in a human subject research laboratory environment.

Matching Summary

The Research Assistant will support the principal investigator and research staff in exercise oncology research projects, assisting with the implementation of projects focused on tailored referral support and behaviour change exercise programs.

Salary

$4,567.04 - $5,385.67 CAD Monthly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Exercise oncology research
  • Qualitative and quantitative research
  • Data collection and management
  • Behaviour change strategies
  • Participant recruitment and screening
  • Supervising volunteers

Nice-to-have

  • Respecting diverse perspectives
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Working under pressure
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Discretion, tact and confidentiality

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three years of related experience or equivalent
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
  • Experience with research projects
  • Experience managing data collection
  • Experience with exercise programming

Work Rights

Not specified

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