Job Description

Description

The

Department of Psychiatry

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

invites applications for a

Research Assistant.

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


The Research Assistant will be involved in a project to improve the way mental health services are provided to young adults. Specifically, the project involves implementing and testing different types of mental health assessments and psychotherapy programs within community settings and specialty healthcare providers.


Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Assist site setup and complete ethics applications Assist with interviews and focus groups Build and maintain relationships with young adults with lived experience of mental health issues as well as their family and healthcare providers Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and participating in meetings between stakeholders Recruit and retain research participants Administering quantitative surveys and assessments Coordinate with other sites in the conduct of multi-site studies

Research Team Collaboration

Conduct statistical analyses, monitor trends, compile data, and prepare charts, graphs, summaries, and reports in support of the research activities Conducting literature reviews and summarizing findings Analyzing study data and report results to stakeholders (e.g. AHS) in written and oral Generate PowerPoint presentations on behalf of the Principal Investigator and research team, to be used when presenting to various internal and external stakeholders. Present results to a variety of stakeholders Secure ethics approvals Analyze qualitative and quantitative data Draft research reports

Other

Support the start-up and implementation of new research projects, including protocol development, ethics applications, and contracts Coordinate activities for ongoing projects including study management, ensuring adherence to protocols/guidelines, ethics modifications

Qualifications / Requirements:

Master's degree in social science, biomedical science or related discipline (Bachelor's degree with sufficient experience will be considered) At least 2 years of experience conducting research in social, behavioural or clinical fields Experience with collection and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data Experience working with adolescents and young adults Thorough understanding of mental health and interventions to support mental health Knowledge of implementation science theory and methods Understanding of ethical guidelines in human research Friendly and approachable personality that can rapidly build rapport with stakeholders Collaborative approach and team-oriented mindset Exceptional attention-to-detail, especially when working with research data Strong written and verbal communication skills Driver's license and ability to travel to multiple sites around and surrounding the city of Calgary to meet with partners and collect research data Skill with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Intellectual curiosity and desire to accept new challenges and learn new skills Experience developing, testing or administering mental health interventions is an asset Skill with software for data collection and analysis is an asset (e.g. NVivo, SPSS, REDCap, Qualtrics) A valid Class 5 drivers license with proven good driving record (abstract required)

Application Deadline:

January 21, 2026

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

.

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