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    Research Assistant, Community Health Sciences - Calgary, Canada - University of Calgary

    University of Calgary
    University of Calgary Calgary, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

    Reports to the Principal Investigator.

    The Integrating Prevention into Connect Care for Health (IPiC-Health) research project aims to integrate Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral (SBIR) within Connect Care-facilitated clinical workflows to identify and address tobacco use, alcohol use, and physical inactivity and to demonstrate the feasibility, acceptability and impact of SBIR.

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

    • Coordinate with the research project team to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with AHS regulations, policies and procedures
    • Informing patients about study objectives, assist with their understanding and any questions related to the informed consent process and data collection questionnaires
    • Obtain informed consent from patients and recruit research participants
    • Administration of survey/questionnaire for collection data
    • Ensure completeness and accuracy of data collection using standardized procedures
    • Data entry, cleaning, coding, and verification using standardized procedures (such as using Flexicapture software)
    • Daily communication with patients, family and care givers, and with clinic staff
    • Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies including consent forms, surveys, brochures/handouts and posters within clinic

    Qualifications / Requirements:

    • Minimum completion of post-secondary education in health or a related discipline
    • At least 2 years of experience working within a university-based research environment
    • Experience of working with healthcare providers, patients or in healthcare settings is an asset
    • Previous health research experience (such as interaction with research participants, research participant recruitment, intervention implementation, data collection) is an asset
    • Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); Internet skills
    • Organized, resourceful and self-starting, with meticulous attention to detail
    • Strong communication and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
    • Proven ability to work in a team setting

    Application Deadline: May 7, 2024

    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.

    This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.

    For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

    About the University of Calgary

    UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit

    The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy 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 ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ).

    Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

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

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