Research Associate, Family Medicine, Cumming School - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Overview

This position will report to the Research Manager, but accountabilities will come from both the Research Manager and the Principal Investigator.

The Research Associate will also work in collaboration with other team members and faculty. The Research Associate will be responsible for coordinating and supporting research-related activities.

Time will be split between projects that focus on community-based research in primary care. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for supporting research-related activities.

The employee must be willing to occasionally travel within Calgary for project related activities.

Position Description

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

General administrative duties related to the research projects
Coordinating and carrying out research activities of key research studies in consultation with the principal investigator and research team leadership
Ensure appropriate regulations are adhered to in the conduct of research
Maintaining research data confidentiality
Under limited supervision, responsible for performing a range of research and coordination tasks in support of study objectives
Providing support to research assistants and students
Coordinating communication between internal and external members
Collaborating with the study investigators to perform and complete relevant parts of the study, such as obtaining signatures, discussing questions that come up, reviewing data anomalies, etc.
Make recommendations to policy or procedural changes as needed
Participant recruitment and data collection
Maintaining research databases and abstracting data from existing databases
Analysis and interpretation of data
Assisting with report writing, production of research papers suitable for publication, and supporting knowledge translation activities

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's degree at a minimum in a healthrelated field, with a preference for a Master's degree
A minimum 3 years related work experience in a research setting, particularly conducting research with physicians and patients
13 years experience conducting quantitative and qualitative health research. Clinical research experience is an asset
Intermediate software and database experience required with proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with REDCap is an asset
Experience in project coordination, such as maintaining a GANTT chart, liaising with project staff and partners, is an asset
Leadership, communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, and interpersonal skills required
Resourceful, innovative, creative, strategic, problem solves
Good judgment and concern for detail and accuracy
Ability to receive direction, collaborate with others in setting goals, and work effectively in teams to achieve agreed upon goals
Ability to work independently and promote good teamwork
Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy dealing with patients, staff, and physicians
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues from various disciplines and external collaborators within a complex initiative

Application Deadline:
March 10, 2023

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 about the Cumming School of Medicine visit
Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

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