Research Associate, Family Medicine

at  The University of Calgary

Description
The Department of Family Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 4 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Co-Principal Investigator of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Policy and Research (IPHCPR) network.
The Research Associate will play a critical role in enhancing the data analysis, research synthesis, translation and dissemination capabilities of the Principal Investigators and research team through advancing writing tasks for reports, briefs, and manuscripts. Responsibilities will include conducting systematic reviews of literature, executing qualitative and quantitative data collection, performing data analysis, and developing comprehensive research documents.

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

• Generate PowerPoint presentations in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and research team, to be used when presenting to various internal and external stakeholders
• Support with presenting as required
• Generate various reports as required by the Principal Investigator and research team
• May require the presentation of reports to various stakeholders
• Compile tables, charts, graphs, and summarized data for integration in research papers and reports. This includes materials for presentation and publication
• Collect, consolidate, cross-tabulate and format data from various sources to prepare draft reports
• Support in collection and tracking of data from monitored use of services and provide information to various internal and external stakeholders
• Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community
• Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of technical experience and completion of post-secondary education in a related discipline
• Master’s degree or higher with research-based social sciences or humanities background
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as internet skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability for professional report and academic manuscript writing
• Expertise in qualitative research methodologies, including survey design and interview techniques and data analysis (proficiency in quantitative research methodologies is an asset)
• Ability to problem solve in complex situations
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with diverse stakeholder
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
  Application Deadline: November 11, 2024
  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 2.
  For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

• Generate PowerPoint presentations in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and research team, to be used when presenting to various internal and external stakeholders
• Support with presenting as required
• Generate various reports as required by the Principal Investigator and research team
• May require the presentation of reports to various stakeholders
• Compile tables, charts, graphs, and summarized data for integration in research papers and reports. This includes materials for presentation and publication
• Collect, consolidate, cross-tabulate and format data from various sources to prepare draft reports
• Support in collection and tracking of data from monitored use of services and provide information to various internal and external stakeholders
• Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community
• Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Other related duties as assigne