Career Opportunities
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Pharmacy Student Summer Research Position in Pharmacoepidemiology
Duties: The pharmacy student will work with Dr. Gamble’s research team on their research examining the safety and effectiveness of antidiabetic medications. The student will be involved in a variety of research activities and provided with an excellent overview of clinical research.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Conducting literature searches
- Assisting in the design, conduct, and analysis of a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Preliminary data analysis
- Assisting in writing research grants, study protocols, and manuscripts.
Skills & Qualifications (major, year of study, etc.): MUN Student enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. Preference will be given to students who have completed the 2nd or 3rd year of the pharmacy program.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (paid for 35 hours per week)
Length of Opportunity: June 10, 2013 - August 30, 2013
Skills Required: Desirable skills for this position will include the ability to:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Solve problems and think critically
- Work independently as well as with a team
- Successfully complete assigned projects/tasks
- Be organized and efficient
- Use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SPSS, or Stata.
Salary: $12.65/hr for 12 weeks
Please submit a resume (include contact information for 2 references) with a cover letter and outlining your reasons for interest in the position to Dr. John-Michael Gamble (jgamble@mun.ca) by 4:00 p.m. on March 22nd, 2013.
Please contact Dr. John-Michael Gamble (jgamble@mun.ca or 777-7977) for further information.
