Research Associate at University of Alberta

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is inviting applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Emergency Medicine at North Campus Edmonton. The role is hybrid, mixing remote and in-person work, and includes responsibilities across research design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.

The successful candidate will lead activities under the EMeRG Director, collaborate with international partners, supervise junior staff, and contribute to grant proposals and educational initiatives while

Qualifications

• MD with a graduate degree (PhD preferred) in a related health discipline is required.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Word, Excel, Office and Internet applications.
• Experience with quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods research.
• Experience with SAS, SPSS, STATA is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead research activities under the Director and provide managerial leadership to projects.
• Provide high-level methodological support and assist with abstract and manuscript preparation.
• Coordinate workshops, meetings and conference support.
• Collaborate with biostatisticians and international collaborators to deliver programs on time, quality and budget.
• Oversee data management, analysis, and data quality assurance.
• Foster relationships across internal and external disciplines.

Skills

Statistics (SAS/SPSS/STATA)

Academic writing

English fluency

Leadership

MS Office

Education

MD with graduate degree (PhD preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Apply for Research Associate at University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, CA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered. This position has an initial appointment of 1 year.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Research Associate who will work directly with the Emergency Medicine Research Group (EMeRG) and its Director and who will contribute to the research and educational activities of the team.

The EMeRG Director's research program contains a portfolio of national and international projects spanning a number of cardio-respiratory, neurological, operational and injury conditions, methodological as well as applied research studies including collaborations with colleagues at research institutions in Europe, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.

The Research Associate will lead research activities under the direction of the Director as well as provide managerial leadership to the research projects. This position will be responsible for providing high-level methodological support to the EMeRG team; abstract and manuscript preparation; other responsibilities may include teaching and workshop instruction; meeting and workshop development; and conference support. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering strong relationships and collaboration across internal and external disciplines.

• Liaises with biostatisticians/methodologists at collaborating institutions, identifies future opportunities for research collaborations with these Institutions in areas that complement the research foci of the EMeRG group;
• Prepares proposals for new research activities, includes assisting the Director in preparing research grant applications and contract proposals;
• Liaises with international collaborators to ensure the delivery of current research programs to time, quality and budget;
• Leads the EMeRG team in the implementation of new methods in the design of research and development of programs for Emergency Medicine innovations;
• Leads the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for all stages of data management and analysis for members of the EMeRG team;
• Oversees the analysis of research results and provides statistical analyses plans, and associated text for research grant applications led by members of the EMeRG team;
• Conducts quality analysis and quality assurance on research operations, methodology, etc., and advises and/or creates databases and data entry protocols; liaises with programmers and data entry clerks to ensure data quality;
• Designs experiments, data collection protocols and standards; assists staff in the preparation of data for presentations and the writing and revision of research manuscripts and reports;
• Creates and coordinates virtual and in-person workshops and committee meetings;
• Contributes to the dissemination of Departmental research activities to affiliated communities; presents research results in team meetings, at seminars, scientific conferences and/or related settings;
• Performs, and oversees junior staff performing, data cleaning, data management and statistical analyses including basic and advance analysis; provides interpretation of the results of statistical analyses;
• Contributes directly to, and supervises junior Research Assistants in the development of case report forms, to ensure all important data is collected;
• Supervises Research Assistants and junior Research Associates in the development of protocols, ethics submissions, and reviews for Department research studies;
• MD with a graduate degree (PhD preferred) in a related health discipline such as: epidemiology, biostatistics, health outcomes, or population health research is required.
• Very strong oral and written skills in English are required; Excellent computer skills using MS Word, Excel, Office, and Internet applications; Proven experience with various research methods (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods); Experience with working under short timelines, with proven ability to adhere to strict schedules and deadlines; Strong command of at least two of the following statistical software package programming languages: SAS, SPSS, and/or STATA is required; Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; Excellent leadership within a team environment.

The successful candidate must have a proven record of research productivity and accomplishment.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package with an annual salary range of $83,195 to $93,603.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule E of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just.

Learn more. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.