Research Associate, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine

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Position Overview

The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate. This Part-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

This position will play a critical and dynamic role in coordinating, conducting, and reporting research that explores the role of social and structural vulnerabilities on health.

The program of research includes a number of distinct projects. The successful candidate in this position will be involved in all aspects of these study components. The Research Associate will contribute to these research projects including: progress reporting, the submission and maintenance of ethics applications, recruiting and consenting participants, conducting qualitative focus groups and interviews with patients and providers, and analyzing primary data. Academic and manuscript writing, in particular for submission to peer- reviewed journals, is also a part of the role. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and on budget, as identified in the project plan and in compliance with the Terms and Conditions for the research award, the HIA, regulatory, and applicable ethical research requirements for research involving human subjects.

Position Description

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

• Implement study protocol, monitors daily study activity and updates investigators as appropriate.
• Manage, monitor and report on project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure that all research related activities are carried out in accordance with the established protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Manage research protocols in preparation for IRB submission and prepare submissions to applicable ethics boards.
• Maintain ongoing Ethics renewals, communication and reporting.
• Ensure project adheres to ethical and privacy requirements, including regular audit of performance.
• Organize qualitative research (ie: focus groups, interviews, and data collection) inclusive of planning, moderating, facilitating, collecting and sorting information, entering data, and data analysis.
• Complete informed consent process with study participants.
• Responsible for monitoring expected enrolment goals and modifying recruitment strategies to achieve those targets.
• Oversee the administration of the study (developing study data collection forms, creating and maintaining a Master File, paying invoices, sourcing vendors, etc.)
• Assist with the development of materials, and supporting resources for the implementation and evaluation of the research activities.
• Write research papers suitable for publication
• Manage and track incoming / outgoing study correspondence and follows-up in appropriate and timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and external parties

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in a related field such as Community Health Sciences, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, Nursing etc..
• A developed depth and breadth of understanding regarding social determinants of health.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience conducting and coordinating quantitative and qualitative research experience is required.
• Experience with academic writing is required.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to seek out answers to questions and problems.
• Demonstrated ability in preparing reports and conducting literature reviews for the purpose of presentation and publication.
• Qualitative research experience is strongly preferred: including conducting focus groups and/or interviews with patients and health care providers, analyzing qualitative interview transcripts using thematic analysis techniques. (preference for those who have used NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis Software).
• Skills in statistical analysis and software programs (e.g. STATA) is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Expert knowledge of standard system software applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc)

Application Deadline:  October 17, 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 II.

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.

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 (equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca ).

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