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Position Title Research Assistant
Department/Unit Community Health & Epidemiology
Research Project The impact of coach-guided risk communication on the risk of major depression: A randomized controlled trial
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number GP071-24
Employee Group Grant-Paid
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year with possibility of renewal.
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $42,000 – $52,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)
About the Organization This is a project funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The objectives of this project are to evaluate the effectiveness of a coach-guided, personalized depression risk communication tool on reducing the risk of major depression in the Canadian population, and to assess the cost-effectiveness of this intervention program. For the objectives, a randomized controlled trial will be conducted where high risk individuals will be screened and randomly allocated into two groups – intervention and control groups. Participants in the intervention group will receive the risk communication program and coaching. Participants will be assessed at baseline before randomization, 3 and 12 months after randomization. All assessments will be done via telephone.
Job Summary Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will contribute to telephone interview, data collection, coaching, data analysis, manuscript preparation, general research activities and support the PI across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct telephone interviews among participants to collect data about demographic, socio-economic, clinical and psychological characteristics using computer-assisted telephone interview system.
  • Sending personalized depression risk communication report to participants and schedule time for coaching. For coaching, the RA will help the participant to understand the information in the report and encourage participants to use evidence-based and feasible self-help strategies to manage stress.
  • Communicate with telephone interview firm who will recruit participants for the trial, to receive, maintain and manage the data received from the telephone interview firm and from follow-up interviews.
  • Conducting literature reviews, analysis, and reports as needed. Taking other responsibilities related to the research project assigned by the PI.
Note Hybrid role: The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate education in Psychology or allied health disciplines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English and French language (reading, speaking and comprehension).
  • Excellent organizational and management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent professionalism and work ethics.
  • Demonstrated interest in learning and taking initiative.
Assets  
Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

 

Number of Vacancies 2
Open Date 12/13/2024
Close Date 01/17/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant  
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18062

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