Job Description

ARECCI Student Research Analyst (6-months)

Are you a master\xe2\x80\x99s student or recently graduated student looking to gain experience in project ethics review? Here is an opportunity to join ARECCI ( A Project Ethics Community Consensus Initiative) where you can apply your research knowledge and expand your skills to position you for future career opportunities.
This position will work with and support the ARECCI and the Health Platform Teams working with the ARECCI Program Manager in codeveloping, co-leading, and assisting and managing literature review.

You would be a good fit for this position if you:
Are motivated, curious, and self-starting.
Are solutions-driven and adaptable.
Are passionate about learning and can seize opportunities.
Can use creativity to problem solve and approach challenges from new angles.
Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Can prioritize tasks efficiently while managing multiple competing timelines.
Have a desire to work collaboratively in order to deliver successful projects on time.

We are game changers.

Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. We do this by building on our province\xe2\x80\x99s research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and omics. We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s economy, improve our environmental performance and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innovation.

Our subsidiary, InnoTech Alberta, offers a diversified range of scientific engineering and technological research and testing capabilities, and the facilities to support technology scale-up. Our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to health to food and fibre. InnoTech Alberta offers you access to research talent, technical expertise, and unique facilities that can help accelerate technology development that serves both the private and public sector.

Intrigued? Here\xe2\x80\x99s some more information about the position:
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Enrolling and piloting the online ARECCI Project Ethics Course (Summer 2023)
Providing feedback and recommendations from a course participant perspective
ARECCI Conference and Second Opinion Reviewer workshop planning
Networking with the ARECCI Community of Practice (CoP)

Qualifications:
Knowledge in research ethics, literature review methodology, non-structured qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, health policy and services research and public health
Currently enrolled master\xe2\x80\x99s student or recently graduated student (master\xe2\x80\x99s preferred)
Knowledge in project management
Strong research and data collection skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Why Alberta Innovates?
We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance which includes flexible work and wellness programs.

At Alberta Innovates, we respect diversity and embrace an inclusive culture. We value uniqueness and different perspectives as they play a critical role in our success. To achieve this, individuals are selected based on qualifications and abilities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.

Additional Information
The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis. This document will be supplied during the interview process to the successful candidate. This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.