Position: Research Assistant
Salary: $18 per hour
Hours: Part-time (approximately 8-10 hours per week)
Timeframe: August-October, with possibility of renewal
Location: Hybrid remote and in-person based at the University of Victoria
Job Summary:
The research assistant will be based at the Digital Health Lab within the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education (University of Victoria). The research assistant will help conduct research studies focused on physical activity promotion and mobile health technology. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and data collection.
Duties:
• Assist with participant recruitment (e.g. calling or emailing participants).
• Download and track research surveys and other data.
• Assist with mailing FitBit devices and other study materials to research participants. • Work with Research Lab Manager to ensure project is on track and meets the expected milestones, outputs, and deliverables.
• Coordinate documentation and communication for the research study. • Contribute to developing research protocols and standard operating protocols.
• Other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications: • Working toward or completed an undergraduate degree in a health science-related field (e.g., kinesiology, psychology, biology, medical science).
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail (e.g., accurate data management).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Functional knowledge of regulations relating to conducting research (e.g., research ethics, information security/confidentiality). • Ability to effectively use Excel, Teams, Word, and Zoom at an advanced level.
• Previous experience as a research assistant or with recruitment phone calls is an asset.
Please submit CV and cover letter by July 30, 2023 to:
Rebecca Jantzen
Research Lab Manager
Digital Health Lab
digitalhealthstudies@uvic.ca
Anticipated start date: August 8, 2023