Research Assistant, Paediatrics

The University of Calgary

Oct 30, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Research & Development
Healthcare
Calgary

Requirements

Bachelor or Master Degree in the discipline of Biological or related Sciences
Minimum 2 years recent, related experience
Working knowledge of perinatal physiology, neonatal respiratory control is desirable
Should feel comfortable in managing equipment to record and analyze respiratory responses under control and experimental conditions
Prior clinical research experience will be an asset
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills are required including interacting with parents
Strong analytical, organizational, time management and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently
Basic knowledge of research methods, epidemiologic principles, and statistics. Knowledge and experience of STATA/SPSS or SAS would be an asset
Demonstrated ability for professional report writing. Proficiency in literature search strategies
Working knowledge of medical terminology will be an asset
Strong sense of initiative and willingness to take leadership on task completion
Able to multi-task with ease and efficiency
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of the University of Calgary processes and procedures is desirable

Responsibilities

Under general supervision & direction of the PI, develop and implement original experiments within the guidelines of the research
Adapt existing programs to new datasets and perform analysis independently. Communicate with the different disciplinary teams involved in a project as well as with subjects and patients to schedule experiments
Perform literature review on a specific question to enable the PI to get a quick overview over a research topic and thus adapt a research project accordingly
Conduct literature review, surveys, laboratory experiments and other research for use in scholarly publications as required
Obtaining consents from parents for research projects
Obtaining study samples and processing these for storage/analysis
Obtaining blood samples from adults in certain studies
Assist with the study protocols/procedures done in NICUs
Prepare packages of information to be given to research families as needed
Collect data on inpatient study subjects and enter data into a comprehensive database; Assist with development of database for studies
Prepare summaries of the data for presentations and reports, including preparation of reports for multicenter studies
Able to participate in research project design, execution, and analysis
Act as key communicator between study personnel, sites, sponsors and investigators
Advise and assist with preparation of research documents and submissions (i.e. procedures manuals, standard operating procedure, contracts, ethics submissions)
Provide professional services to other team members, internal and external to the research, providing guidance and knowledge transfer in training, procedures, and policy development

FAQs

What is the duration of the Research Assistant position in the Department of Paediatrics?

The position is a Full-time Fixed Term for approximately 4 months, with the possibility of extension based on the length of grant funding.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor or Master Degree in the discipline of Biological or related Sciences is required, along with a minimum of 2 years recent, related experience.

What skills are necessary for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, strong analytical, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills, and the ability to work independently.

Is prior clinical research experience advantageous?

Yes, prior clinical research experience will be considered an asset for this position.

Will I need to interact with parents as part of this job?

Yes, excellent interpersonal skills are required, including interacting with parents to obtain consent for research projects.

What kind of research will I be involved in as a Research Assistant?

You will perform complex studies in preterm and term infants in the area of cardiorespiratory control.

Are there specific technical skills I need for this role?

A basic knowledge of research methods, epidemiologic principles, and statistics is essential. Experience with software like STATA, SPSS, or SAS is a plus.

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is November 11, 2024.

Is this position part of a bargaining unit?

Yes, this position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

Are individuals from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply?

Yes, the University of Calgary encourages applications from individuals who will enhance diversity, particularly those from designated groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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