Position Overview↩
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 10 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
↩This position reports to the Principal Investigator.↩
Following established procedures, the Research Assistant will assist in the implementation of the project. The Research Assistant will be responsible for contacting participants, conducting telephone and in home interviews, and ensuring collected data is submitted in an accurate manner.
↩This is a Recurring Part-time position. Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.
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Position Description↩
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
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- Assist in the collection, delivery, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data ↩
- Ensure relevant research methodology is applied ↩
- Ensure proper handling of all research material is used ↩
- Ability to demonstrate assigned tasks are done on own initiative in a timely fashion and that results are beneficial to the success of the research project ↩
- Must maintain the ethical and confidentiality standards ↩
- Good relationships are established and maintained with all research project members and participants ↩
- Ensure relevant research methodology is applied and proper handling of all research material is used
↩Qualifications / Requirements:
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- Post Secondary education required ↩
- Experience and knowledge working in a post secondary institution is an asset ↩
- Knowledge of health and scientific terminology is a strong asset ↩
- Knowledge in Excel and Microsoft Word is a strong asset ↩
- Health services research experience a strong asset ↩
- Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail ↩
- Ability to work as a member of a team, staff, and research team members
↩Application Deadline: March 24, 2022
↩We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
↩Additional Information↩
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase I.
↩To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.
↩The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
↩About the University of Calgary
↩The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
↩The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
↩The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.