Research Assistant, Faculty of Nursing

Position Overview

The Faculty of Nursing invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 3 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) the nature of work varies with job stressors being moderate and including deadlines and attention to detail. The work environment requires time spent at a computer, on the telephone, attendance at project team meetings and other project related activities. The nature of the work involves a variety of duties and tasks performed and have few physical demands.

Tasks are moderately complex - such as the maintenance of records and process-related documents or composing routine correspondence.

The Research Assistant has the responsibility to produce deliverables, setting their own priorities and deadlines in accordance with established procedures, department goals, and objectives.  They review their own work for errors; however, work is occasionally reviewed for quality and completeness by a supervisor.  The successful applicant has accountability to perform at a proficient level. They will deal effectively with moderately complex issues and concerns and often recommend changes to day-to-day procedures or practices performed in the work unit.  The Research Assistant will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of their work by being proactive about process improvements.

The position requires judgment and decision-making. Decisions will be guided by study protocols and guidelines. The incumbent will collect research data, prepare research data for analysis, and/or write reports for dissemination. This position also requires independently knowing where to look for information, and contributing to discussions about solutions to complex problems in a team setting. The work requires a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to re-prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines. The incumbent must also be able to work with diverse teams of researchers and community collaborators with varying levels of experience to ensure equitable involvement and learning throughout the research processes.

The Research Assistant’s primary purpose is to assist the Principal Investigator with research activities in a study exploring Alberta nurses’ perceptions and experiences in equity, diversity, and inclusion. The incumbent will be responsible for data collection, preparing data for analysis, and/or writing research reports as needed. The successful candidate will liaise with the research team and participate in relevant project team meetings and/or supervisor meetings.

The Research Assistant will demonstrate and maintain professionalism and confidentiality. This positions deals with shifting priorities; the Research Assistant will also ensure deadlines are met and that the information provided is accurate, employing their attention to detail.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Assist with the following research tasks and research related activities:
  • Research data collection: online survey preparation, implementation, and monitoring; conduction participant interviews; preparing research data for analysis (e.g., generating survey reports, transcribing data using software, and anonymizing data); report writing when needed.
  • Assist with project communications through social media.
• Maintain professionalism as a research team member

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Graduate degree preferably in health care or health sciences and a minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a research environment
• Experience with research processes including reporting and knowledge dissemination
• Experience in working directly with people in the health and social care setting
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with research projects methodologies, processes, standards and policies
• Knowledge of research project life cycle including ethics approval processes
• Proficient with computer systems, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, time manage and re-prioritize tasks
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Analytical reasoning skills and decision making skills
• Ability to complete assigned and scheduled tasks under own initiative with minimal supervision
• Web-based survey software knowledge would be an asset
• Proficient report and manuscript writing skills would be an asset
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a changing environment

Application Deadline:  February 10, 2023

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 1.

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 Faculty of Nursing.

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.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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 academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.