Research Assistant, Oncology

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Calgary’s Department of Oncology invites applications for a Research Assistant. This fixed term, recurring, part-time position is for about one year with potential extension based on grant funding.

The role reports to the Principal Investigator and supports the research team with analytical tasks. Responsibilities include preparing reports and presentations, assembling data, and generating technical documents and trend analyses.

Qualifications

• Assist and support ethics application submission
• Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management
• 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
• Contacting participants, conducting telephone and in home interviews, and ensuring collected data is submitted is accurate
• Gather patient consent forms
• Prepare technical documents and monitor reports on volumetrics and other trend analyses
• Keep office and work area clean and safe
• Provide mentoring and direction to others
• Generate powerpoint presentations on behalf of Principal Investigator and research team, to be used when presenting to various internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with presenting as required
• Generate various reports as required by Principal Investigator and research team. May require presentation of reports to various stakeholders
• Compile tables, charts, graphs, and summarized statistics for integration in research papers and reports. This includes materials for presentation and publication

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and presentations
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports
• Collaborate with research team and PI
• Produce manuals and correspondence
• Present findings to stakeholders when required

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences, statistics or related field

Job description

Description

The Department of Oncology 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.

The Research Assistant's primary purpose is to assist the Principal Investigator and the research team by providing analytical support, including preparing reports and presentations. This position is involved in a variety of analyses using different software and techniques, as required by the research team and Principal Investigator. The Research Assistant will assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals, and correspondence. Success in the role will require some judgment and decision making, following procedures and guidelines set by the PI, and collaboration with the research team.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Bachelors Degree in health sciences, statistics or other scientific field
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability for professional report writing
• Knowledge of research ethics and regulations for granting agencies (eg. Tri Council)
• Ability to problem solve in complex situations
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are critical to success
• Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Qualifications / Requirements

• Assist and support ethics application submission
• 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
• Contacting participants, conducting telephone and in home interviews, and ensuring collected data is submitted is accurate
• Gather patient consent forms
• Prepare technical documents and monitor reports on volumetrics and other trend analyses
• Keep office and work area clean and safe
• Provide mentoring and direction to others
• Generate powerpoint presentations on behalf of Principal Investigator and research team, to be used when presenting to various internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with presenting as required
• Generate various reports as required by Principal Investigator and research team. May require presentation of reports to various stakeholders
• Compile tables, charts, graphs, and summarized statistics for integration in research papers and reports. This includes materials for presentation and publication

Application Deadline: August 31, 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.

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