Job Description

Description

The

Department of Clinical Neurosciences

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

invites applications for a

Research Assistant

. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.


Work intensity is variable and may, on occasion require extended hours. Hours average 3.5 hours per day, 5 days/week.


This position reports to the Principal Investigator.


Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Develop participant recruitment methods and within 9 months ensure an effective, efficient participant recruitment strategy is in place to all PONI-lab studies. Currently operating studies will be meeting their recruitment targets Communicate and educate patients and their families regarding the research Obtain consent from subjects wishing to participate in the study Assist with necessary with University ethics applications/amendments and AHS operational approvals. Necessary study amendments completed independently. Within 1 year new study applications including development of informed consent forms, promotional material will be completed independently. Feasible suggestions for research protocols will be presented and protocols will be generated with minimal direction Liaise with all research team members and sponsors/other collaborators Maintain research study regulatory documentation and patient data Keep electronic records of all study material including protocols, informed consent forms, questionnaires, renewals, modifications, etc. Manage daily operations of the lab including training and support of laboratory staff and/or trainees, ordering and arranging supplies and equipment, coordinating meeting times and locations independently Keep PONI-lab clean and safe Be a positive representative of the PONI-lab in specific and research in general in both clinical and research environments

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor Degree, -required Graduate degree in Engineering, Kinesiology or Neuroscience an asset. Previous experience as a Research Assistant for clinical research including participant recruitment, an asset 2-5 years of related experience in human research and/or with people with disabilities -strongly recommended Intermediate to advance computer literacy with MS Windows, MS Office suite, required Database creation and management experience, recommended Training in other aspects may be provided, but some experience in the field is preferred Comfort and ability to communicate in English and interact with infants, children, teens, and adults (including those with an array of physical, communication and intellectual abilities) and family members is required Clinical Trial Coordinator training, including any of the following courses, is recommended: Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit: Leadership in Patient Oriented Research: Pragmatic Clinical Trials Certificate Program; Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program); National Institutes of Health (NIH): Protecting Human Research Participants; Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans; Northern Alberta Clinical Trials + Research Centre (NACTRC) - Study Coordinator Training Program Knowledge of University policies, processes and procedures including submission of projects to ethics boards and regulations for granting agencies (eg. Tri Council), recommended

Application Deadline:

November 21, 2025

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

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) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (

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).

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