Research Assistant, Clinical Neurosciences

University of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Calgary's Department of Clinical Neurosciences invites applications for a Research Assistant in the CHAMP program. This fixed-term, recurring part-time role is approximately one year with possible extension.

Some remote work is possible, and travel is not required at this time. Located at the South Health Campus, the position reports to the Principal Investigator and supports multiple research activities including patient recruitment, data management, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree (neurology background preferred).
• Minimum 1 year experience as a research assistant (clinical trials preferred).
• Familiarity with university ethics submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with information and advice about programs/services.
• Coordinate and schedule research visits per study procedures.
• Abstract data from existing databases and maintain study binders.
• Collaborate with investigators to obtain signatures and discuss questions about results.
• Develop study documents such as consent forms and case report sheets.
• Contribute to protocol development including patient recruitment ideas and retention strategies.
• Maintain electronic records of all study material and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Access

Job description

Description

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-timeposition is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

This position involves research work in the Headache research program (CHAMP: Calgary Headache Assessment and Management Program).

The office is located at the South Health Campus, 5th floor. Some work can also be done remotely/virtually.

This position will not require national or international travel at this time.
CHAMP is a multi-disciplinary program. All team members of the research and clinical team work closely together for the benefit of patients afflicted with various kinds of headache.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide clients with information and advice about programs/services
• Ensure that services meet the continuously changing needs of the department and the University
• Make recommendations to policy or procedural changes as needed
• Maintain established programs and procedures
• Recruit eligible subjects for research projects by checking charts and other sources
• Coordinate and schedule research visits according to study procedures
• Abstract data from existing databases
• Collaborate with the study investigators to perform and complete relevant parts of the study, such as obtaining signatures, discussing questions that come up, reviewing abnormal results of tests, etc.
• Perform physician delegated functions, such as interviewing and educating patients, completing questionnaires, performing simple physical exam tasks such as measuring weight, height and blood pressure, etc.
• Develop informed consent forms, source documents worksheets and case report forms
• Contribute to protocol development by bringing forth feasible ideas for patient recruitment, study design and methodology and patient retention in studies
• Liaise with all research team members and sponsor/other collaborators
• Prepare and submit study documents to the ethic boards
• Maintain research study binders with regulatory documents and patient data
• Keep electronic records of all study material including protocols, informed consent forms, questionnaires, renewals, modifications, etc.
• Obtain consent from subjects wishing to participate in health research projects according to standard approved protocol
• Inform patients and their families on research procedures
• Collect and maintain data logs
• Perform data entry for studies and update databases

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree. Background in neurology preferred
• Previous experience as a research assistant (Minimum 1 year experience). Background in clinical trials preferred
• Knowledge of University policies including submission of projects to ethics boards
• Ability to work simultaneously on a few different projects
• Fluent in English; excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy MS Windows, Word, Excel, MS Outlook and MS Access
• Strong leadership skills
• Must be able to work independently and with others
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Responsible and reliable
• Strong interpersonal skills

Application Deadline:

November 6, 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.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

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