Research Assistant, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine

Position Overview

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

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

This project will involve the Research Assistant contacting potential participants to obtain consent, complete participant interviews and chart reviews. You will be working in an office on the Foothills Medical Centre Campus.

This is recurring part-time position.  Recurring part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular basis.

Position Description

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

• Setup and display posters for recruitment in the Long Term Care Facilities
• Communicate with the facility about the study
• Go to facility to recruit patients with local facility staff
• Obtain consent and administer questionnaires
• Obtain consent form surrogate decision makers as appropriate
• Coordinate with other students to schedule a second call with patients
• Record data from visit, and do chart reviews
• Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community
• Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree – Health Sciences, Biological Sciences
• Undergraduate degree required
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Masters Degree Preferred
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Advanced skills in statistical software programs (eg. SAS, STATA, Endnote)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability for professional report writing
• Knowledge of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (eg. Tri Council)
• Ability to problem solve in complex situations
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success

Application Deadline:  April 7, 2020

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 Operational/Administrative 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 about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

About the University of Calgary

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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 professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.