Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
The Academic Assistant will work closely with the Program Director and will provide academic and administrative support for scientific activities. Key functions will assistance with coordination of clinical projects and project staff & volunteers, liaison with external and internal organizations, acting as an editorial assistant for an international journal, as well as some administrative and clerical functions.
Academic Functions
Here's What You'll Get To Do:
- Provide academic support to Program Director in various scientific activities
- Supporting the Program Director who is the Editor in Chief of a major scientific journal by tracking submissions, drafting emails, recruiting reviewers, and performing copyediting
- Review and editing of manuscripts, proposals, protocols, and grants associated with this and other projects
- Critical literature review and analysis
- Perform data analysis, interpretation, and presentation
- Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, and other scientific documents
- Participation and assistance with CALIPER project outreach and recruitment (such as CALIPER clinics held in community schools) (www.caliperproject.ca)
- Research data analysis using R statistics and other statistical programs
- Provide administrative and clerical support to Program Director
Here's What You'll Need
- Master's or Bachelors Degree in science, social science, or humanities
- Evidence of excellent organization and communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
- Effective interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
- Proven ability to prioritize work and multitask in an efficient and organized manner
- Highly developed analytical, evaluative and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated high level of judgment, tact and diplomacy in interacting with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Enthusiasm and initiative
- Ability to work well independently, as well as, in a team environment
- Excellent literature research skills
- Statistical and laboratory experience in the context of clinical research (highly desirable)
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet and MEDLINE searches)
- A commitment to advancing and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives
Employment Type
Full-Time (2 year contract) with the possibility of annual renewal
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.
When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.
How To Apply
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