Research Assistant

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept
Hourly rate $25.04
Hours per week 35
Grade 5
Posted date January 23, 2025
Closing date February 5, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded

POSITION SUMMARY

This role entails recruiting patients from various rheumatology clinics around the city for research projects pertaining to the application of artificial intelligence in musculoskeletal diseases. You will be working with a team of rheumatologists, research coordinators, graduate students and summer students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as social sciences, health sciences, or a related discipline, is required
• Previous experience working in a research setting
• Have reliable access to transportation and be comfortable travelling within the city
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and project details simultaneously
• Adapt quickly to changing research conditions, deadlines, and priorities
• Experience in recruiting participants for research studies
• Proficiency with various technologies, including data management software, online communication tools, spreadsheets, and databases
  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 February 5, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• The Research Assistant will be responsible for maintaining communication with multiple rheumatology clinics to coordinate and schedule study-related appointments, including patient screenings, assessments, and follow-up visits.
• Providing potential study participants with comprehensive information about the research, including the study’s purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits
• Responsible for accurately completing and maintaining case report forms (CRFs) for each patient enrolled in the study.
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, including the preparation and submission of IRB renewal applications and amendments to the study protocol as needed.