Research Associate

**Department** Faculty of Nursing

**Salary range** $59,822 to $67,303

**Posted date** August 13, 2025

**Closing date** September 3, 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 $67,303. 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 Faculty of Nursing**

Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) is a pan-Canadian and international program of applied research. It functions in an integrated knowledge translation or partnered model. We have long standing relationships with stakeholders, end users, policy makers, and our citizen advisory group.

TREC is a complex research program in the Faculty of Nursing of the University of Alberta. We currently hold active grants 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.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the TREC Associate Director, Translating Research in Elder Care, the main focus of the Research Associate position will be to undertake advanced statistical modeling and analysis of a longitudinal dataset collected over 18 years in the continuing care home sector (LTC homes). The database includes survey data from facilities, care units, and multiple levels of care staff and administrative data from routine assessment of care home residents. Linkages to external data are also desired to answer specific questions of policy relevance.

Specific aims will include: (1) exploring the impact of overlapping socio-demographic characteristics on staff health and well-being, performance measures and resident outcomes, (2) conducting a multi-methods study (recently collected qualitative data and multiple years of survey data) addressing one or more performance measures, and (3) using machine learning techniques to identify thus far unidentified patterns in the data.

**Duties**

The main responsibilities of the Research Associate will include:

- Coordinating and executing research project work plans and timelines.
- Developing and carrying out independent research
- Writing research grant proposals to secure funding for additional projects under supervision.
- Assisting with the ongoing growth and development of the projects.
- Preparing and submitting conference abstracts and manuscripts under supervision.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- PhD in a health, social science or related discipline
- Evidence of strong writing and communication skills
- A strong peer-reviewed publications record
- Strong knowledge and experience in advanced statistical methods
- Working knowledge of health services research
- Must have an understanding and appreciation of health and social care settings and older adults
- Possesses or is willing to develop depth in areas relating to vulnerable populations, e.g., a migrant workforce, intersectionality, dementia, care processes
- Ability to work independently as well as contribute to team development

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with large longitudinal datasets in an asset
- Knowledge or experience with long-term care sector is an asset

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

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