Research Assistant

Competition 1579

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).      

This position has an end date of December 31, 2025, and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department of Medicine 

The University of Alberta's Department of Medicine is a recognized leader in innovative education, world-class research and outstanding patient care.

We are the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the biggest at the University of Alberta. More than 1,100 academic and clinical faculty, students, residents and fellows help achieve our goal of improving health and health care locally and globally. These efforts are supported by more than 300 health, technical and support staff.

Position 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating a research trial of the utility of a clinical health dashboard, involving quantitative surveys and qualitative semi-structured interviews of men and women using the dashboard. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research coordination and data collection.

Duties 

• Coordinate and manage the logistics of the research trial, including ethical and operational approvals, scheduling and organizing participant sessions.
• Administer quantitative surveys and conduct post-usage qualitative semi-structured interviews with participants.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection, entry, and management.
• Assist in the development and refinement of research instruments and protocols.
• Maintain clear and organized records of all research activities and participant interactions.
• Collaborate with the research team in the analysis of data and prepare reports.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality of participant information.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma. A degree (Bachelor/Master) in a related field (e.g., psychology, sociology, public health, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).