Research Associate, Community Health Sciences
3 weeks ago
**Position Overview**
The Health Equity Research Administrator reports to the Program Lead. The RA will interact significantly with both research participants, community agencies and the Lead Investigator(s) of the project(s) to which he/she is assigned. The Research Associate will be responsible for supporting specific research projects and general Health Equity activities.
The Associate will provide support, manage projects, and conduct research activities for research, policy and innovation projects within the Health Equity program. It is anticipated that the Associate will be involved in 2-4 projects at any given time. The Associate may supervise junior project staff and trainees on the research projects. At least 50% of the project time will be dedicated at inception of the position to the CIHR funded Indigenous Harm Reduction Housing which is in its third and final year and includes multiple stakeholders including agencies and Elders. Allocation of the remaining project time will be determined on an ongoing basis with the Health Equity Lead.
**Position Description**
**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Ensuring all stakeholders are kept informed of relevant project progression
- Supervising junior project staff and trainees on the research projects
- Working closely with Lead Investigators in the execution of research protocols and programs
- Determining priorities with the Health Equity Program Lead
- Participating in complex team and related issues
- Analyzing qualitative interviews and observational data over time; interpreting qualitative and quantitative data; writing research papers suitable for publication; preparing policy briefs, posters and presentations
**Qualifications / Requirements**:
- Bachelors level training required, Masters preferred, with a preference for training within a policy, Indigenous health or social work related field
- 3-4 years progressive experience in conducting community-based and Indigenous health research
- Well-developed knowledge and expertise related to Calgary's homeless serving system of care and how the homeless and other vulnerable populations interact and engage with health care providers is an asset
- Experience conducting research with persons experiencing vulnerabilities with training in trauma informed care research practices
- Expertise in coordinating and conducting quantitative and qualitative research
- Enrollment of participants, development of databases, statistical analysis, and report generation
- A high level of sophisticated research experience & skills including familiarity with mixed methods and the integration and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
- Experience in the Health Equity program is an asset
- Experience writing up results in interdisciplinary journal article form
- Experience conceptualizing, developing and writing policy briefs
- Leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- A resourceful, innovative, creative, strategic, decision maker and problem solver
- Must exercise initiative, 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 promote good teamwork
- Ability to plan, problem-solve, and organize multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy dealing with persons with lived experience, community partners, policy makers, staff, and health care professionals
- Excellent people skills
**Application Deadline**: May 10, 2023
**Additional Information**
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase II_**.
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**. For more information visit **Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.**
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
**About the University of Calgary**
The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit **ucalgary.ca**.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of _Eyes High_, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and cultura
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