Research Assistant

Job title:

Research Assistant

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position has an end date of June 30, 2025.Location – This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe 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. .Working for the Faculty of NursingThe Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta is one of the largest nursing faculties in the country, and unique as the only Canadian member of the National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence. We have more doctorally-prepared faculty members than any other school in the west. As a pioneer in Canadian nursing education, we implemented the first Master of Nursing program in Western Canada in 1975, and began the first fully-funded Nursing PhD program in Canada in 1991.PositionA highly motivated and experienced Research Assistant is required to carry out research activities. The Research Assistant will be assigned to undertake a range of research tasks including administrative tasks for e.g. preparing ethics application, writing minutes, scheduling meetings, communicating/coordinating with team members and partner organization, keeping records, literature search, leading participants recruitment, quantitative data collection, facilitating focus group discussions, conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, writing reports and manuscripts, preparing presentations, or other activities related to the research and its dissemination.DutiesThe candidate will work under the direction of the supervisor to undertake the following tasks:

• Assists with academic research
• Meets regularly with the supervisor to discuss research assignments
• Manages and replies to project related correspondence
• Coordinates with partner organization and team members
• Assists in participants’ recruitment
• Leads quantitative data collection
• Facilitates focus group discussion
• Performs data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative)
• Writes manuscripts
• Prepares reports, manuscripts and presentations
• Works in cooperation with other members of the research team

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s required in a Health Sciences discipline
• Demonstrate superior communications and interpersonal skills
• Excellent in taking initiatives and ability to work with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill and experience with qualitative analysis is preferred

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 1, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 02:30:56 GMT

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