QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in related discipline
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
• Must be open to learning and development and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• Capable organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative, identify priorities, work under the direction of a Principal Investigator and in a team environment
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills required to establish relationships and interact with teams of people from diverse scientific, professional backgrounds, front-line clinical staff, and a variety of stakeholders to coordinate, implement and evaluate research projects
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to seek out answers to questions and problems
• Previous experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities and deadline
• Proficient in standard software applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, Zoom, Canva, and the Internet)
• Must adhere to Alberta Health Services vaccine mandates as required
• The following items, while not required, will be considered an asset:
• 1 to 3 years of related experience within the research specialty field
• Experience with direct participant interaction and data collection
• Experience with diabetes technology
• Understanding and experience with data capture systems (e.g., REDCap) and software (e.g., Zotero, Qualtrics, NVivo)
  Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
  We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
  This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
  For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

• Assist with systematic literature reviews and written synthesis of findings
• Assist with preparing, drafting and submitting manuscripts for publication
• Assist in preparing conference abstracts, presentations and knowledge translation materials to disseminate research findings
• Assist with the development of materials and supporting resources for the implementation and evaluation of research activities
• Assist with quantitative research studies (e.g., survey design, dissemination, data collection, database creation and maintenance, data analysis)
• Assist with qualitative research studies (e.g., interviews, focus groups) inclusive of planning, moderating, facilitating, collecting and sorting information, entering data, systematic qualitative data coding, and data analysis
• Assist with the administration of research projects (e.g., developing project plans, creating and maintaining relevant documents, organizing research meetings, taking meeting minutes, communicating with study team and collaborators, paying invoices, sourcing vendors, etc.)
• Assist with completion of research protocol ethics submissions including applications, modifications, deviations, safety reporting, and study closures
• Assist with reporting of adverse and serious adverse events according to the study protocol and in accordance with local ethics board, regulatory agencies, and sponsor requirements
• Assist in the registration of research studies (if required) (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov) and maintenance of current information on website
• Organize studies in accordance with protocols, applicable contracts, budget requirements, and in compliance with all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the research group, the University of Calgary, applicable regulatory bodies, and the research ethics board
• Prepare study files as delegated by the Principal Investigator. These study materials include but are not limited to regulatory binders, informed consent documents, case report forms, enrollment logs, drug/device accountability logs, and study specific source documents and Standard Operating Procedure