Research Assistant

1 month ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Pediatrics Dept

**Salary range** $41,073.30 to $55,454.95 (pro-rated)

**Hours per week** 30

**Grade** 7

**Posted date** November 18, 2024

**Closing date** November 25, 2024

**Position Type** Part Time - Trust Funded

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

This position has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

**Location - **Work primarily takes place at the Autism Research Centre - Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

**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, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples 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 Pediatrics**

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading academic health centres for pediatric specialty and subspecialty education and research. Working closely with the Stollery Children’s Hospital and community pediatrics in Northern Alberta, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our community and providing exceptional care for infants, children, youth, and families.

Our core values of compassion, growth and health equity are at the heart of everything we do. Our department members are engaged in exciting research endeavors, contributing to excellence in pediatric care.

Additionally, we offer a diverse array of accredited residency training programs, graduate programs, and unique training experiences, all under the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff.

**Position**

The Research Assistant will liaise with research partners, clinical staff, and other sites as well as facilitate communication between team members, support the day-to-day operations of studies, track overall milestones and study targets to ensure timely recruitment and completion of studies.

**Duties**

**Research Study Support (90%)**
- Conducts study procedures within the required timelines outlined in study protocols
- Prepares consent forms, ethics submissions, renewals, amendments and close-out reports
- Recruit and consent families into the studies
- Data collection, entry, verification, data follow-up with participants, data tracking
- Screens potential participants as per inclusion/exclusion criteria and enrolls potential participants as per respective study requirements
- Present status reports and summaries as requested for projects
- Keeps PI informed as to recruitment protocol, progress of the projects, and serious adverse events or safety issues in relevant studies
- Interacts with healthcare and research staff involved in the conduct of study procedures (e.g., clinical staff, other research staff)
- Understands and adheres to study protocols and procedures
- Design and/or review study materials (e.g., data collection forms, recruitment flyers)
- Responsible for data collection and data entry/tracking including data from questionnaires and standardized measures as well as qualitative data from interviews and other sources (e.g. Focus Groups).
- Entering collected data into the appropriate electronic databases; retrieving additional data or correcting existing data; issuing and responding to data queries
- Maintains study documents
- Provides support to and coordinates with external site(s) participating in study procedures as necessary

**General Research Support (10%)**
- Conducting literature search/reviews
- Conducts activities to increase study awareness, organization, and accountability to ensure recruitment targets are met
- Updating and formatting of the PI's CV.

**Qualifications**
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an approved university training program is required.
- Two years of research-related experience, including knowledge of research design, data collection, data tracking, and data analysis.
- Recruitment and marketing experience including social media platforms is an asset.
- Experience with SPSS or other relevant statistical programs, RedCap, and RefWorks for literature reviews is an asset.
- Experience with Canadian Common CVs would also be an asset.
- Effective problem-solving skills including analytic thinking are required.
- Experience working with challenging c



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