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Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

1mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • 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 necessary 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 experience with spinal cord injury (SCI) required for this position?

While any experience with the job duties or SCI is considered an asset, it is not explicitly required.

What types of tasks will the Research Assistant be responsible for?

The Research Assistant will conduct literature searches, review and synthesize evidence, develop research documents, support manuscript preparation, prepare scientific abstracts, and assist with communication materials, among other duties.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include the ability to conduct literature searches, synthesize evidence, prepare professional reports, possess demonstrated scientific writing abilities, excellent organizational skills, clear communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

How should candidates apply for the Research Assistant position?

Interested and qualified candidates can apply by August 16, 2024, by following the instructions provided in the job description.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This is a temporary part-time student role.

Will the selected candidate need to attend meetings in person?

The position is hybrid, which may involve participating in meetings both in person and remotely.

What is the primary goal of Praxis Spinal Cord Institute?

The primary goal of Praxis is to lead global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation, and care to improve the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries.

Does Praxis have any specific commitments regarding diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Praxis is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, and respectful.

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.