Research Assistant, Health Education & Co-Design (7-month)

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Calgary’s Department of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This full-time fixed-term position (≈7 months, with possible extension) supports multiple research and co-design projects, working with the Project Manager to disseminate knowledge and adapt a pregnancy-vaccine communication approach for Newcomers to Canada.

The role requires qualitative research experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to translate scientific information for

Qualifications

• Background in health education or health promotion is desirable.
• Experience with participatory and community engagement research, including working with advisory groups and newcomer communities is very desirable.
• Qualitative research experience is required.
• Ability to translate scientific information for diverse audiences.
• Experience producing visual research outputs (presentations, infographics, social media content).
• Academic writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• High level of concentration, resourcefulness, and creativity required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and NVivo.

Responsibilities

• Execution of key research activities under limited supervision in consultation with the project coordinator and the principal investigator, including:
• Support data collection, cleaning and analysis for use in scholarly publications
• Assist with conducting interviews, focus groups and co design sessions
• Support recruitment activities by sending invitations, coordinating schedules, and maintaining accurate project tracking logs
• Synthesizing evidence
• Preparing presentations, summary tables, slide decks, and other project-related materials
• Assisting on project documentation (both electronic and physical files) in accordance with Access to Information under the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) standards set by the University of Calgary
• Supporting Research Ethics Board applications and revisions
• Assist with manuscript preparation for publication

Skills

Qualitative research

Science communication

Academic writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Cultural awareness

Microsoft Office

Tools

NVivo

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Calgary’s Department of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This full-time fixed-term position (≈7 months, with possible extension) supports multiple research and co-design projects, working with the Project Manager to disseminate knowledge and adapt a pregnancy-vaccine communication approach for Newcomers to Canada.

The role requires qualitative research experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to translate scientific information for