Research Associate

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Department of Emergency Medicine

**Salary range** $76,135 to $104,709

**Posted date** September 15, 2025

**Closing date** September 30, 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 $76,135 to $104,709. This position has an initial appointment of 1 year.

**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 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 Emergency Medicine**

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alberta provides undergraduate and postgraduate training in emergency medicine, acute care, and ambulatory care. In an acute care setting, we provide opportunities in bedside research, health outcomes research, and scholarly pursuit in medical education.

We offer a specialist training program in Emergency Medicine accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. We also train residents in the Emergency Medicine Certification program of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

**Position Summary**

**Duties**
- Plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocols, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures, ensuring that all are compliant with University guidelines and policies, TCPS2, and research agreements with project partners.
- Conducts qualitative and/or observational data collection.
- Prepares proposals for new research activities, including assisting the Principal
- Assists in the preparation of data for presentations and the writing and revision of research manuscripts and reports;
- Creates and coordinates virtual and in-person workshops and committee meetings;
- Supervises Research Assistants;
- Conducts related administrative duties at a managerial level including human resource, budget reconciliation

**Minimum Qualifications**

Additional requirements for this position are as follows:

- Excellent communication (English oral and written), interpersonal, organizational and time management skills;
- Very strong oral and written skills in English are required;
- Proven ability to establish and maintain research partnerships with diverse organizations and professionals.
- Proven experience with various research methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods);
- Experience working under short time lines, with proven ability to adhere to strict schedules and deadlines;
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience working with First Nations organizations

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Knowledge of critical theory, anti-racism theory, postcolonial theory and/or Indigenous research methods will be an asset.
- Experience utilizing ethnography, participant observation or other observational research methods will be an asset.
- Strong command of a statistical software package programming language: such as SAS, SPSS, and/or STATA is an asset.
- Experience in community-based research is an assent.
- Experience mentoring and supervising junior researchers is an asset.
- Familiarity with UofA administrative structure and UAPPOL policies and procedures pertaining to research would be considered an asset.

**Application Instructions**

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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