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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION: RESEARCH ASSISTANT

A Research Assistant is being sought for a 2 year term position, commencing May 2013. The successful applicant will be responsible for participant recruitment, data collection, and data management for a research project that will explore the impact social determinants of health have for people with mental health problems who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

The successful applicant will be required to work both independently and collaboratively with (a) people with mental health problems and criminal justice involvement, (b) family members, and (c) a wide range of other stakeholders, including service providers in both mental health and criminal justice fields, community organizations/agencies, policy makers, and academics . Direct supervision will be provided by the two principal research investigators, Crystal Dieleman, Ph.D., (School of Occupational Therapy) and Jean Hughes, Ph.D. (School of Nursing) at Dalhousie University).

RATE OF PAY: $15/hour for 20 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

    •    Graduate education in a discipline related to health care and/or criminal justice, such as criminology, sociology, social work, nursing, psychology or occupational therapy.
    •    Previous university level research experience, including experience with qualitative research methods. Experience with direct participant-researcher data collection methods and data management using computer software (i.e.: Atlas ti) will be an asset.
    •    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work as a member of a team
    •    Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills
    •    Previous experience with mental health and/or criminal justice will be an asset.
    •    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.
    •    Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women. We offer flexible work arrangement options. Immediate start date.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing their qualifications, curriculum vitae, and two professional or academic references including their contact information to:
Dr. Crystal Dieleman
Assistant Professor
School of Occupational Therapy Dalhousie University
5869 University Ave. P.O.Box15000,Halifax,NS B3H3J5

Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Dr. Crystal Dieleman, at crystal.dieleman@dal.ca