Research Assistant, Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine

Position Overview

The Department of Family Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Research Manager. 

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is an academic department that delivers education, clinical services, and research programs. We are recruiting for a Research Assistant to support our research program.

Time may be split between projects but will focus predominantly on the CanTreatCOVID trial, a multi-centre national adaptive platform trial that will evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of medications for COVID in non-hospitalized patients.

Position Description

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

• General administrative duties related to the research projects
• Coordinating communication between internal and external members
• Creating presentations for webinars, scientific meetings, and conference
• Recruiting participants to clinical research studies, including screening charts, discussing study participation with patients, obtaining informed consent
• Collecting data from study participants per study protocols
• Assisting with delivery of study medication to participants
• Ensure appropriate regulations are adhered to in the conduct of research
• Assist and support ethics application submission and modifications
• Establish and maintain effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management, and with the campus community
• Manage own time effectively and ensure immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
• Demonstrate strong communication, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Contact participants, conduct telephone and in home interviews, and ensure collected data submitted is accurate
• Gather and track patient consent forms
• Keep office and work area clean and safe, and in compliance with research protocol
• Generate presentations and reports for the research projects, to be used when presenting to various internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Public Health Sciences, Social Sciences (e.g. [medical] sociology, [medical] anthropology, psychology), Bioethics, Clinical Sciences (e.g. nursing, social work, allied health) or a related field is an asset
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and software is an asset
• Experience with data capture software (e.g., REDCap) is an asset
• Experience with participant recruitment is an asset
• Knowledge of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (e.g. Tri Council)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability for professional report writing
• Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
• Ability to problem solve in complex situations, and exercise judgement within established guidelines
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Experience in a health care related setting is an asset
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
• Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Application Deadline:  February 13, 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 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

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