Company: Dalhousie University

Location: Halifax, NS

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:26:08 GMT

Job description: ) and be an organized project manager. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will participate in all activities related… on a CIHR-funded project to characterize associations between urban environmental quality and birth outcomes. The position…

Project Overview

Position: Research Assistant
Project: CIHR-funded study on urban environmental quality and birth outcomes

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Data Collection and Management

   • Assist in gathering relevant data on urban environmental factors.
   • Maintain and organize datasets related to birth outcomes.

2. Research Support

   • Contribute to literature reviews and background research.
   • Coordinate with team members on research methodologies.

3. Analysis

   • Support statistical analyses to identify associations between environmental quality and birth outcomes.

4. Reporting

   • Help prepare reports and presentations on findings.
   • Document research activities and outcomes accurately.

5. Communication

   • Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to project meetings.
   • Assist in outreach efforts to disseminate findings to the community.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience with data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Goals

• Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the link between urban environments and health outcomes.
• Contribute valuable insights that may inform urban planning and public health policies.

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The focus is on detail-oriented tasks related to research, data management, and communication while ensuring project objectives are met efficiently.