Researcher (Contract) (2 Vacancies) in Reuter bei Conestoga College

Administrative Temporary Full-time New Contract Position (August 1, 2024 to August 1, 2025)

Conestoga College’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) is currently recruiting a Researcher to work on various research projects in the area of Work and Health, Ergonomics, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). CISWP’s mission is to improve the safety, wellness, and performance of the Canadian labour force by generating knowledge, transferring research to practice, and strengthening workforce development – all in collaboration with stakeholders. CISWP adopts a transdisciplinary and collaborative approach to build capacity for productive and sustainable work. CISWP has state-of-the-art research infrastructure within two major ergonomics, health and safety, a variety of dedicated field-based human performance measurement systems, and a full body photogrammetric anthropometry system.

The incumbent should demonstrate research interest in ergonomics, anthropometry, and prevention of workplace injuries. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, and Director of Development and Operation, CISWP, this position will support CISWP’s research program in injury prevention using field-to-lab-to-field approaches. Research activities may include qualitative and quantitative research, working with peer researchers, mentoring co-op students, and developing and implementing diverse knowledge transfer and knowledge mobilization activities. This position will also work closely with other staff at CISWP, and our community partner organizations.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus. This position will require travel within Ontario for field data collection.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Engage with workers and other stakeholders while collecting data in the field
• Create project activity schedules and experimental design
• Attend internal and external meetings, site visits, and demonstrations to industry
• Attend and participate in activities such as hosting webinars, participating in conferences, and project-related networking
• Provide technical support for development of reports
• Prepare material and coordinate success story completion
• Coordinate social media activities related to projects
• Help prepare interim and final reports
• Draft scientific publication and submission
• Mentor co-op students for research projects
• Apply and maintain research ethics approval from Conestoga College’s Applied Research and Innovation

Qualifications:

• Minimum of research-based master’s degree in Human Factors & Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Biomechanics, Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Epidemiology, or a related field of study is required
• Research experience completed during Master’s studies is required
• Strong knowledge base of qualitative and quantitative research in Work and Health
• Field data and laboratory collection experience and anthropometry knowledge is an asset
• Experience with surveys, interviews, and collecting self-reported data
• Experience with anthropometry, ergonomic measuring equipment (e.g., motion capture system, EMG, force measurement) and industry-standard ergonomic risk assessment tools is considered an asset
• Strong and successful track record completing research projects
• Strong computer skills including software for quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis
• Excellent communication, writing, and networking skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Access to reliable transportation

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