Research Assistant, Family Medicine

Overview

Description

The Department of Family Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant
. This part-time fixed term position is for approximately 7 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. This position reports to the Research Manager. Time may be split between projects but will focus predominantly on the PREPARED study, a national initiative surveilling respiratory viruses in communities and other goals. Working closely with the research team, the Research Assistant will be responsible for general administrative duties related to research activities;

supporting participant recruitment, data collection, and data entry; assisting with mailing study supplies; assisting with the development of research-related materials and documents; and coordinating communications between internal and external members. The position is a fixed term appointment with potential renewal, pending funding availability. Some travel throughout the province may be required and the employee must be willing to travel for project-related activities.

The information below describes the role and requirements in more detail.

• General administrative duties related to the research projects
• Coordinating communication between internal and external team members
• Creating presentations for webinars, scientific meetings, and conferences
• Recruiting participants for clinical research studies, including screening medical charts, discussing study participation with patients, and obtaining informed consent
• Collecting data from study participants per study protocols
• Assisting with mailing of study supplies
• Ensuring appropriate regulations are adhered to in the conduct of research
• Supporting ethics application submission and modifications
• Establishing and maintaining effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management, and with the campus community
• Managing own time effectively and keeping the supervisor informed of activities and progress
• Demonstrating strong communication and judgment within established guidelines
• Contacting participants, conducting telephone and in-home interviews, and ensuring collected data is accurate
• Gathering and tracking patient consent forms

• Bachelor Degree - Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of related experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with quantitative analysis and software is an asset
• Experience with data capture software (e.g., REDCap) is an asset
• Experience with participant recruitment is an asset
• Knowledge of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (e.g. Tri-Council)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability for professional report writing
• Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to learn new skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload
• Ability to problem solve in complex situations and exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Experience in a health care related setting is an asset
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
• Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Final date to receive applications: February 13, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue in 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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