Job Description

Description

The

Department of Medicine

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.


Reporting to the Senior Program Manager and Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will support the execution of research protocols and programs within RHYYC.


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):

Implementing research activities including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and knowledge translation activities in consultation with the Principal Investigator(s), Project Coordinator, and the study team Support the development, submission, initiation, and maintenance of research projects through drafting research protocols, preparing ethics submissions and maintaining valid and updated ethics approvals Contribute to various knowledge translation activities, including writing abstracts and scientific manuscripts suitable for publication, presenting posters, and delivering oral presentations at national and international conferences Provide general support to the RHYYC program to facilitate the progression of the RHYYC vision. Activities include patient engagement, community outreach, advocacy and awareness-raising

Qualifications / Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in a health-related field 1 year of academic research experience with a preference for research in the fields of health, refugee health and/or global health Experience working with diverse populations is an asset Knowledge translation experience (e.g., abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and writing scientific manuscripts) is an asset Experience in the development and management of large data sets is an asset Experience with statistical software packages is an asset Experience working with AI is an asset Research skills, analysis skills, communication skills, writing skills, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills required Knowledge of the scientific method, health services research, and the research process is 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 within a team Ability to effectively engage with stakeholders Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint and Excel) Understanding of refugee health, and refugee-related research is an asset Proficiency in a second language is an asset Knowledge of RHYYC program objectives and the refugee health landscape within local and global contexts are assets

Application Deadline:

September 25, 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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