Description
The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
This is a recurring part time position with variable hours. Recurring part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Generate various reports as required by Principal Investigator and research team
• Assisting with developing communication materials for team and community knowledge user activities (e.g., presentation slides, notes, policy reports, infographics, social media)
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other research material for various audiences including academic, stakeholders, and general public
• Prepare technical documents, including creating tables and charts using templates
• Assisting with quantitative and qualitative analysis of data collection
• Management of participant follow-up, including participant survey reminders, responding to mail/email, and updating participant protocols

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in a related field required. Master’s degree in a related field of study, preferred (e.g. health research, health promotion, public health, community health)
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with statistical analyses and familiarity with statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, and R is an asset
• Experience with survey develop or programming is an asset
• Experience with data cleaning and preparation is an asset
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and time management skills; meticulous attention to detail; ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to problem solve in complex situations
  Application Deadline: September 5, 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.

• Generate various reports as required by Principal Investigator and research team
• Assisting with developing communication materials for team and community knowledge user activities (e.g., presentation slides, notes, policy reports, infographics, social media)
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other research material for various audiences including academic, stakeholders, and general public
• Prepare technical documents, including creating tables and charts using templates
• Assisting with quantitative and qualitative analysis of data collection
• Management of participant follow-up, including participant survey reminders, responding to mail/email, and updating participant protocol