St. Michael’s Hospital – Clinical Research Specialist II (Qualitative)
Position Title: Clinical Research Specialist II (Qualitative)
Department: Applied Health Research Centre of the Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Closing Date: 8-Dec-2017
Status: Full-time temporary (1 year)
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: TBD
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Interested applicants can apply on the St. Michael’s website: http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/stmichaels/JobDescription.asp?CategoryCode=14444&JobNumber=815151&JobTitle=ClinicalResearchSpecialistIIAHRCQualitativeRschUnit
The Applied Health Research Centre (AHRC) at St. Michael’s Hospital is currently seeking a Clinical Research Specialist with expertise in qualitative methods for the Observational Epidemiological and Qualitative Research Unit (OEQRU). The Clinical Research Specialist will work closely with Dr. Janet Parsons, Research Scientist, and report directly to the Manager of OEQRU.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold (at minimum) a Masters degree in Public Health Sciences, Social Sciences (e.g. [medical] sociology, [medical] anthropology, psychology), Bioethics, Clinical Sciences (e.g. nursing, social work, allied health) or a related field
- Experience in recruiting and interviewing participants for qualitative studies
- Meticulous attention to detail and capable of independent decision-making with study data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
- Experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo, AtlasTi)
- Experience in a healthcare related setting is an asset
- Experience in observational research, conducting focus groups and individual interviews
The Applied Health Research Centre (AHRC) supports the conduct of clinical research activities using a variety of methodological approaches. The AHRC is staffed by a highly qualified trans-disciplinary research team that is actively engaged in the coordination of many forms of research (e.g. observational, policy, clinical trials), employing a range of methodologies (qualitative and quantitative). The AHRC’s core services include methodological consultation; protocol development; project management, data management, and site management; financial and contract management; clinical monitoring; data analysis, medical writing and knowledge translation initiatives. The clinical research activities take place in various settings at St. Michael’s Hospital, within the University of Toronto environment, and beyond.
Topic areas for the qualitative research team at AHRC are highly varied, encompassing studies focused on clinical issues (e.g. experiences of illness and health care (patients), service provision (practitioners), and policy implementation), social determinants of health and health equity, as well as health policy, and knowledge translation. Qualitative data collection can entail individual interviews, focus groups, observation, as well as arts-based approaches (e.g. visual methods). This position will offer the successful applicant a challenging and rewarding research environment. The primary roles of the Clinical Research Specialist (qualitative methods) are to assist researchers in designing studies and to conduct qualitative data collection and analysis for research purposes. We are seeking an individual with qualitative methods expertise, and are particularly interested in those with skills in in-depth interviewing. Experience with qualitative analysis and report-writing is essential.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and undertake collection and management of study-related data/reviewing transcripts – ensuring accuracy.
- Assist investigators in the design and initiation of new research
- Assist investigators in the interpretation and implementation of study protocols
- Prepare REB submissions relative to the initiation and conduct of individual studies
- Represent St. Michael’s Hospital at protocol development and study initiation meetings.
- Ongoing communication with representatives of sponsoring agencies
- Design source documents (e.g., consent forms, interview guides)
- Contribute to proposal development, report writing and presentation of research findings where necessary
- Coordinate research activities in collaboration with investigators (including general project management, managing budget, timelines and deliverables)
- Coordinate participant recruitment and scheduling of interviews
- Conduct interviews and other modes of data collection with research participants
- Data coding and analysis/interpretation in collaboration with investigators
- Maintain appropriate data documentation and storage of study records, in accordance with hospital policies and relevant privacy regulations
- Provide guidance and mentoring to students and clinical staff in a variety of medical and non-medical disciplines regarding the use and interpretation of qualitative data