Description
The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 8 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The Person-Centred Care Team at the University of Calgary advances the science and practice of person-centred care and is the home of the Alberta SPOR Patient Engagement Team.
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this Research Assistant position involves assisting with research projects related to person-centred care and patient engagement, with a particular focus on mental health in youth and measurement of person-centred care (PCC). The Research Assistant will work closely with the PI, the Senior Research Associate, and other members of the team.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Mental Health in Youth Project
- Research activities as assigned, primarily assisting with quantitative elements of the research project (in collaboration with the research team), such as statistical analysis and REDCAP, and qualitative elements (interviews and focus groups), as required
- Co-ordinate logistics for the project (meetings with research team, clinics, site visits, grant development)
- Co-ordinate all aspects related to patient engagement (compensation, support, etc.)
- Work closely with Research Associate on the project team (who will provide expertise in qualitative research) on research activities (interviews, surveys, KT activities such as development of an implementation manual, drafting manuscripts, event planning, etc.)
- Support any reporting aspects for funder reports, as required (such as annual reporting)
PCC Measurement Project
- Work with the research team for this project to assist with communications and work with clinics around the province to explain the project, and support the work of the grant team on the project as a whole
- Lead assigned streams of work for this multi-site, province-wide project, which will include working with partners across Alberta, as well as a group of patient research partners
- Support any reporting aspects for funder reports, as required (such as annual reporting)
Ethics Support
- Act as a primary resource for the Person-Centred Care Team supporting the creation, submission and monitoring of ethics applications to the appropriate research ethics boards
- Work with team to develop the content and act as the primary liaison between the team and the ethics review board on most ethics board applications
- Mentor team members to develop knowledge and skills of ethics processes to assist in making the processes easier
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Graduate-level degree (research or clinical) in a health-related discipline an asset
- Experience with research ethics processes, and completion of TCPS2 is an asset
- Expertise in youth mental health a strong asset
- Experience with evaluation and measurement a strong asset
- 3-5 years' experience working in a research setting
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research
- Experience in NVivo, Covidence and similar research tools is an asset
- Experience working with patient research partners as asset
- Resourceful, innovative, creative, strategic, organized, with demonstrated leadership abilities
- Good judgment and concern for detail and accuracy
- Ability to receive direction, collaborate with others in setting goals, and work effectively in teams to achieve the agreed upon goals
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues from various disciplines as well as with external collaborators within a complex initiative
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patient records
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.; experience with electronic medical records, clinical information systems, and/or clinical trial management systems an asset)
Application Deadline: July 17, 2025
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.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
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About the University of Calgary
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