Junior Research Associate

**Department** School of Public Health

**Salary range** $59,822 to $74,785

**Posted date** August 12, 2025

**Closing date** September 16, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $59,822 to $74,785. This position has an initial appointment of 2 years.

**Location** - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

**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 First Peoples 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 Health Technology & Policy Unit in the School of Public Health**

The Health Technology & Policy Unit undertakes research intended to support fair, informed decision-making on the introduction and use of health technologies and programs in the publicly-funded system. It also conducts health technology assessment (HTA) and health evidence reviews (HER) for Alberta Health. It uses research methods from the social and applied sciences, including clinical epidemiology, health economics, decision modelling, biostatistics, and qualitative methods to determine the clinical, ethical, social, and overall health system impacts of health technologies.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Director, HTPU, this position will be responsible for conducting systematic and scoping reviews of peer-reviewed publications and other sources of information, including jurisdictional scans, and synthesizing findings in policy-relevant form. (S)he will also conduct statistical analyses of large administrative data sets. Opportunities will exist to liaise with various stakeholder communities (clinical, government, research, etc.) during the conduct of HTAs and HERs. The incumbent will contribute to other projects of the Unit and represent it at meetings and other fora, and contribute to writing manuscripts and policy briefs.

**Duties**
- Reviews of topics dealing with health technologies and programs
- Biostatistical data analysis, using STATA
- Qualitative data collection and analysis (Interviews of stakeholder groups; Conduct of focus groups)
- Conduct of jurisdictional scans on identified topics
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Preparation of scientific manuscripts and policy briefs
- Presentations to expert advisory committees

**Minimum Qualifications**
- A master’s degree in a health policy-relevant discipline
- Familiarity with health service research methods
- Knowledge of public policy development

**Preferred Qualifications**
- 3 years of health system experience
- Publication record in health services research
- Demonstrated writing skills for scientific and lay audiences

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 inclusivity 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 ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 16, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.