EQuIS Research Assistant, Surgery

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary, Department of Surgery, invites applications for a Research Assistant within the EQuIS platform. This full-time fixed-term role is for about one year with potential extension based on funding.

The role supports surgical safety research, liaises with the EQuIS Manager and PI, and involves data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and report generation for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a health-related field.
• Experience working in the clinical setting; pediatrics research experience is preferred.
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative clinical research.
• Familiarity with statistical software programs (e.g. SAS, SPSS) and NVivo qualitative data analysis software is desirable.
• Experience working with national databases and registries; REDCap is an asset; familiarity with AHS EMR system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare applications for REB review and handle data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative).
• Draft manuscripts for publication and assist with grant proposals and reports.
• Generate reports for PI, Manager and research team; present as needed.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection and basic analyses of trends.
• Compile tables, charts, graphs and statistics for research papers and reports.

Skills

Research skills

Scientific writing

Communication

Data interpretation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Equity-focused approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Tools

SAS

SPSS

NVivo

REDCap

AHS EMR

Job description

Description

The Department of Surgery in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Equity, Quality, Innovation and Safety (EQuIS) research platform focuses on surgical safety in pediatric and adult patients. Its mission is to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of surgical care provided to patients in Calgary, Canada, and internationally. The team is based at the University of Calgary and operates from the Alberta Children's Hospital in the Calgary zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS). EQuIS represents a diverse group of clinical researchers and is partnered with both local, national, and international organizations dedicated to healthcare quality improvement.

The EQuIS Research Assistant will be reporting to and receiving direction on their project(s) from the EQuIS Manager and the PI.

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

• Preparation of applications for REB review, database maintenance, data collection and analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
• Drafting of manuscripts for publication, assisting with grant proposals, and preparing reports for presentation
• Generate various reports as required by the PI, Manager and research team. May require presentation of reports to various stakeholders
• Assists with qualitative and quantitative data collection
• Process data using statistical software to conduct basic analyses of trends in support of the research project
• Compile tables, charts, graphs, and summarized statistics for integration in research papers and reports. This includes materials for presentation and publication
• Provide support for EQuIS event planning
• Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with the EQuIS research team and collaborators
• Manages own time effectively and ensures the EQuIS Manager and PI are kept informed of activities and progress of work

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a health-related field
• Experience working in the clinical setting; pediatrics research experience is preferred
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative clinical research
• Familiarity with statistical software programs (eg. SAS, SPSS) and NVivo qualitative data analysis software is desirable
• Experience working with and maintaining national databases and registries
• Experience working with REDCap is an asset
• Familiarity with the AHS EMR system is desirable
• Knowledge of the EQuIS research platform is an asset
• Experience working with rural populations is an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous people and/or racialized populations is a significant asset
• Demonstrated ability to work with equity-deserving populations is a significant asset
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
• The desire to grow and develop research skillsets is critical to success
• Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy when dealing with patient families, physicians and other team members
• Ability to communicate well with external collaborators within a complex research program
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patient records

Application Deadline:

September 20, 2026

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.

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 X Job Family, Phase X.

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