Research Assistant, Libin Cardiovascular Institute - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

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Description

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the research assistant will support the operations team in the development of evidence informed community resources within women's cardiovascular health.

Examples of tasks will include:
literature scanning, writing and resource development (pamphlets, handouts, etc.)..

This position will work closely with other members on the team.

Work may be repetitive at times.

Work hours may vary when required to reach changing deadlines, workloads and priorities in a dynamic research environment. This position will work for 14-21 hours per week, with flexibility in the schedule.

Students are welcome to apply.

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

Position Description

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

Completes a literature review on existing lay-audience resources within women's cardiovascular health
Development and writing of community resources for women's cardiovascular health
As the variety of work in the position shifts, the applicant must be able to work independently, and collaboratively while demonstrating consideration and respect when dealing with all patients, students, staff and team members
May include work driven by both internal and external deadlines
Maintain patient confidentiality
Assist team members and other researchers as needed
Filing
Administrative duties may include: organizing and filing of confidential study records and computer technical support
Other work as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

Must be registered in academic studies in an undergraduate or graduate program
Bachelor level training will be considered as an asset
Experience within a clinical trial research setting considered an asset
Experience managing competing priorities
Strong collaborative and problemsolving skills
Must be open to learning and development and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
Strong and effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, verbally and written
Quick learner
Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable

Application Deadline:
June 14, 2023

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

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