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Research Assistant/Scientific Interviewer – Children’s Health Policy Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences

Date posted: December 2024

The Children’s Health Policy Centre (CHPC) is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Research Assistant/Scientific Interviewer (RA/SI) to support telephone-based data collection in a study evaluating an enhanced family program for expectant mothers who are experiencing disadvantage and their young children. In collaboration with a regional health authority, the RA/SI will provide direct support to the CHPC research team and contribute to implementing the qualitative research methods of the project. The primary responsibilities of the RA/SI include: client engagement, conducting telephone semi-structured interviews, data management and assisting with thematic analysis, and assisting with project administration. The ideal candidate will have superior organizational, critical thinking and communications skills and be comfortable and non-judgmental in working with diverse populations. Experience with qualitative survey data collection is an asset.

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About the Organization

Located at SFU’s downtown Vancouver Harbour Centre campus, the CHPC is an interdisciplinary research group in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Our work focuses on improving health, development and wellbeing of all children and on the public policies needed to reach these goals. Our work complements the mission of FHS to advance the health of populations locally, nationally and globally. See: childhealthpolicy.ca

Application Details

Status: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Term:  6-months contract position (opportunity to be extended)
Hourly Rate: $24-32/hr (commensurate with experience)
Schedule: Flexible hours (some evenings and weekends)
Location: Working remotely (with occasional visits at central CHPC office at SFU-Harbour Centre)
Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications (no more than one page) as well as your current curriculum vitae to chpc@nullsfu.ca. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.