Job Description

Department

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept

Salary range

$46,697.04 to $62,542.68

Hours per week

35

Grade

6

Posted date

August 7, 2025

Closing date

August 19, 2025

Position Type

Full Time - Trust Funded

Description

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This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).


This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day, with the possibility of extension, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

- This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.


The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people -- from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta with over 250 academic faculty members and over 400 trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents).The Department of Medicine's core mission is to undertake outstanding education, research and high-quality clinical care to provide the best possible health outcomes for Albertans. We have 14 divisions that work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural and ethnically diverse collegial environment.

Position Summary

The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. David Collister on various studies. The candidate must be able to recruit study participants and complete follow-up including the administration of questionnaires, which will require them to interact with patients, University, and Alberta Health Services staff. The candidate will conduct chart reviews to gather study data. The candidate must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills to assist with a wide range of clinical research activities.


This position primarily takes place in the North Campus- University of Alberta Hospital dialysis unit and Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic but will require travel to other dialysis units located at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, West Edmonton Kidney Care and Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood.

Duties

Reviews and adheres to multiple research protocols Assists with the recruitment and follow-up of study participants, including the completion of screening, consent, and case report forms Organizes hardcopy and computer files related to ongoing studies Records, accesses and transfers data from medical records to electronic database Assist systematic reviews by screening and extracting data from research articles Provides administrative support for presentations, publications, and reports With the assistance of PI and other research personnel, edits and updates ethics applications for the Health Research Ethics Board

Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary education of a Bachelor' s degree in relevant field Experience with patient interaction and administration of questionnaires, dealing with patients, responding to study-related questions Intermediate level competency with MS Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe Excellent organizational, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, timelines and a flexible work schedule Ability to work efficiently and in a professional and ethical manner Ability to work independently as well as with others on a team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in data management Familiar with retrieving patient information from patient charts


At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.



All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms--physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.



The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.



L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identite et une expression sexospecifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.

Note:

This opportunity will be available until midnight August 19, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.