Department Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs - Research & Innovation
Hourly rate $27.93 to $37.71
Hours per week 35
Grade 7
Posted date July 25, 2025
Closing date August 12, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field.
• Experience working in a lab environment and conducting/contributing to research projects.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within time constraints.
• Flexibility in response to changes in the project environment.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative, as well as to follow directions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc in Kinesiology or related field.
• Experience with human cardiovascular research.
• Experience with vascular ultrasound.
  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.
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  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. 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.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 12, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Administration (maintenance of lab records, purchasing supplies and equipment, documenting training, movement of research records and equipment).
• Lab set up and data collection (configuring equipment, participant recruitment and scheduling, human cardiovascular research studies using vascular ultrasound, hemodynamic monitoring and exercise equipment, systematic review assistance).
• Data analysis (cardiovascular research data and review data).
• Ethics and manuscript preparation (preparation and submission to REB, drafting protocols and experimental procedures, formatting for submission).
• Technical training - skills (e.g. vascular ultrasound, pulse wave velocity, blood pressure assessment, exercise testing, data analysis) and safety training for new lab members.