Research Assistant
Competition 2252
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Description
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of 5 months from the date of hire.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
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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 Department of Medicine is the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta with over 250 academic faculty members and over 400 trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents).The Department of Medicine's core mission is to undertake outstanding education, research and high-quality clinical care to provide the best possible health outcomes for Albertans. We have 14 divisions that work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural and ethnically diverse collegial environment.
Position Summary
The candidate will work under the supervision of the principal investigators on various studies. This includes a funded IBD implementation study. The research associate will work directly with Principal Investigators to coordinate research projects and work as part of a multidisciplinary research team within the Division of Gastroenterology.
Duties
- Responsible for preparing drafts of research protocols based on project goals for approval by principal investigator
- Responsible for completing comprehensive literature searches for draft research studies
- Responsible for designing study documents (eg. informed consent forms)
- Responsible in designing and maintaining data collection sheets using electronic database program (Redcap)
- Works alongside principal investigators to prepare research ethics protocols and applications for submission to Research Ethics Boards
- Responsible for reviewing outpatient charts in EMR system as part of study protocols for inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Responsible for screening outpatient charts in EMR system to determine eligibility for enrolment into studies in accordance with ethics approval
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science, or similar) in a related field of science
- Computer proficiency with MS office
- Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
- Strong interviewing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work autonomously with little supervision and within a multidisciplinary research team with students, co-investigators and other independent researchers
- One to two years of experience in same or similar position
- Knowledge of electronic databases (RedCap)
- Has worked in a medical background
- Trained in EMR system (ConnectCare)
- Excellent language, writing and communication skills are a necessity
Application Instructions
Please click "Apply" and submit the following documents:
- Resume and cover letter in one PDF document
- List of publications
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight May 6, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.