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Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

1mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Vancouver

Requirements

  • Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Life Sciences or a related field
  • Experience: Any experience with the job duties described above and/or SCI would be an asset
  • Skills/Behaviours:
  • Familiar with literature search method (PICO preferred)
  • Ability to synthesize evidence from literature review into useful information
  • Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional-looking reports
  • Demonstrated skills in scientific writing as well as versatile lay summaries
  • Excellent organizational skills in storage and documentation systems (e.g. folder, file name nomenclature)
  • Adhere to good research practices
  • Ability to articulate and communicate clearly and professionally
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work with discretion, tact, diplomacy individual and as part of a team
  • Intermediate or advance level with MS Office
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviors will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct literature searches and obtain relevant journal articles
  • Review the literature and synthesize the evidence
  • Schedule, organize and participate in project team meetings
  • Develop research documents (protocols, spreadsheets, reports)
  • Provide support in manuscript preparation and submission
  • Prepare scientific abstracts and conference presentations
  • Develop communication material of research activities for knowledge sharing
  • Work collaboratively with Praxis Teams (e.g. Research, Data Services) to execute tasks
  • Perform other research or administrative duties as required

FAQs

What is the duration of the Research Assistant position?

The term for the Research Assistant position will end on March 31, 2025.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Research Assistant role?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Life Sciences or a related field.

Is prior experience with spinal cord injury (SCI) important for this role?

Any experience with the job duties described or knowledge of spinal cord injury would be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

What type of duties will the Research Assistant be expected to perform?

The Research Assistant will conduct literature searches, review and synthesize evidence, organize project team meetings, prepare research documents, support manuscript preparation, and collaborate with various teams.

Are there specific skills required for the Research Assistant position?

Yes, required skills include the ability to conduct literature searches, synthesize evidence, prepare professional reports, demonstrate scientific writing skills, and have excellent organizational and communication abilities.

When is the application deadline for this position?

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by August 16, 2024.

How will candidates be notified about their application status?

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the application process.

What is Praxis Spinal Cord Institute's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Praxis is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace that supports creativity, growth, and innovation.

What is the work model for this position?

This position operates in a hybrid model, allowing for both remote and in-office work.

Where can I find more information about Praxis Spinal Cord Institute?

More information can be found on their official website at www.praxisinstitute.org.

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Leading global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
11-50
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation, and care. We advance ground-breaking ideas that can be put into practice, making lives better. By using SCI knowledge translation to bridge health evidence with real world delivery, we work to make exceptional improvements in the health of people living with SCI. Praxis is an Ancient Greek word that means a process by which theory is applied practically. This is exactly the work we do - moving knowledge into action.