Research Assistant

**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.

TREC is a complex research program in the Faculty of Nursing of the University of Alberta. We currently hold over $8 million in active grants totalling from national and provincial granting agencies and the Government of Alberta. Our team comprises a variety of staff, Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Associates, Research Assistants and trainees. We also work closely with investigators and collaborators across Canada and around the world. Decision makers at the senior regional health level and in provincial government are also members of our team.

We are currently looking for passionate, resourceful Research Assistants to support our ongoing research projects.

The Faculty of Nursing is ranked #1 in Western Canada and #7 globally (QS World Rankings). It offers five CASN-accredited undergraduate programs and multiple graduate programs, including a PhD in Nursing. With over 1,700 students and strong partnerships across Alberta, the faculty leads innovative, high-impact research to meet the health needs of diverse communities and address global health challenges.
Research

- Helps to monitor and assess project status on an ongoing basis to ensure project objectives are met
- Assists senior staff in the collection and analysis of data
- Supports data management by tracking, cleaning and structuring the data in preparation for analysis.

Communication and Dissemination of Data

- Drafts reports and briefings for different stakeholder groups
- Coordinates correspondence with team members, partners and stakeholders
- Assists in the writing of reports

Administration

- Supports research and implementation teams during workshops
- Supports team members in coordinating field travel logistics and planning
- Arranges meetings, sends invitations and participations in regular group meetings/calls for various projects
- Coordinates correspondence with partners and stakeholders
- Takes notes and minutes for meetings; distills the action items
- Photo-copying, printing, and other administrative tasks

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (for example, Nursing, Health Sciences or Public Health)
- Research experience in long-term care or health research is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and to multi-task while remaining organized
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Application Instructions**
- 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.

**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 belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.