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| Reference #: | 29763 |
| Position Type: | Temporary |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
| Education: | Masters or PhD |
Job Description
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: R2
Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, 3 year temporary full time contract opportunity with benefits and the
possibility of renewal.
About Western
With 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.
About Us
Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a leading Canadian Centre of outstanding education and
research shaping health care for the next generation. The Schulich Dentistry team strives to obtain
international recognition through excellence in dental education, research, and patient care. To foster that
vision, Schulich Dentistry develops the knowledge and skills in dental professionals to provide exemplary care
to the diverse communities that we serve and to influence the future of undergraduate and postgraduate dental
education through scholarly inquiry, innovation, and research. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is
the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,000 staff.
Responsibilities
The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to oral health-related research projects under
the direction of a principal investigator, and carry out or oversee original and independent research, including
developing research and project plans, and designing and implementing the research. The Research
Associate will support and operationalize new and innovative research opportunities as requested, develop
research and project plans, and design, build and run experiments, while evaluating and interpreting results
and preparing reports and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders
as required. The Research Associate will support and maintain the University’s national and international
reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., dentistry, public health, sociology, psychology, epidemiology,
health economics)
- PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred
Experience:
- 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environment
- Experience in an academic dental environment would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve
outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and
to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Advanced skills in quantitative software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R) used to produce and analyze research
outcomes
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive
thinking and innovation are required
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized
approaches to work
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional,
respectful and diplomatic manner
Western Values Diversity
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, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any
gender identity or gender expression.
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.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca/ for further information and to apply online referencing job #29763 by 11:59PM on April 13, 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: R2
Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, 3 year temporary full time contract opportunity with benefits and the
possibility of renewal.
About Western
With 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.
About Us
Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a leading Canadian Centre of outstanding education and
research shaping health care for the next generation. The Schulich Dentistry team strives to obtain
international recognition through excellence in dental education, research, and patient care. To foster that
vision, Schulich Dentistry develops the knowledge and skills in dental professionals to provide exemplary care
to the diverse communities that we serve and to influence the future of undergraduate and postgraduate dental
education through scholarly inquiry, innovation, and research. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is
the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,000 staff.
Responsibilities
The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to oral health-related research projects under
the direction of a principal investigator, and carry out or oversee original and independent research, including
developing research and project plans, and designing and implementing the research. The Research
Associate will support and operationalize new and innovative research opportunities as requested, develop
research and project plans, and design, build and run experiments, while evaluating and interpreting results
and preparing reports and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders
as required. The Research Associate will support and maintain the University’s national and international
reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., dentistry, public health, sociology, psychology, epidemiology,
health economics)
- PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred
Experience:
- 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environment
- Experience in an academic dental environment would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve
outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and
to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Advanced skills in quantitative software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R) used to produce and analyze research
outcomes
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive
thinking and innovation are required
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized
approaches to work
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional,
respectful and diplomatic manner
Western Values Diversity
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, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any
gender identity or gender expression.
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.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca/ for further information and to apply online referencing job #29763 by 11:59PM on April 13, 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
