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

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

The Principal Investigator leads the Endocrine, Metabolic and Reproductive Advancements (EMBRACE) Women's Health Research Lab, which aims to improve the health and quality of life of women affected by endocrine conditions including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes in Pregnancy. The research team is engaged in clinical and health research in all areas of disease management and evaluation through observational studies, clinical trials, and qualitative research.

The Research Assistant - Community Scholar will join an established, dynamic team and collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator. In this role, the Research Assistant - Community Scholar will work with the Principal Investigator, research staff, academic trainees, institutional departments, and research participants across a variety of research projects. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with resourcefulness, discipline, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities, are essential for success in this position.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Assist in preparing conference abstracts, presentations and knowledge translation materials to disseminate research findings
• Assist with the development of materials and supporting resources for the implementation and evaluation of research activities
• Assist with quantitative research studies (e.g., survey design, dissemination, data collection, database creation and maintenance, data analysis)
• Assist with qualitative research studies (e.g., interviews, focus groups) inclusive of planning, moderating, facilitating, collecting and sorting information, entering data, systematic qualitative data coding, and data analysis
• Assist with reporting of adverse and serious adverse events according to the study protocol and in accordance with local ethics board, regulatory agencies, and sponsor requirements
• Organize studies in accordance with protocols, applicable contracts, budget requirements, and in compliance with all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the research group, the University of Calgary, applicable regulatory bodies, and the research ethics board
• Prepare study files as delegated by the Principal Investigator. These study materials include but are not limited to regulatory binders, informed consent documents, case report forms, enrollment logs, drug/device accountability logs, and study specific source documents and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure safe storage of all study documents that will be maintained according to the University of Calgary policy, Health Canada, FDA, and/or the Sponsor for the contracted length of time

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Lived experience with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) required
• High school diploma required. Post secondary education an asset
• Experience and knowledge working in a post-secondary institution is an asset
• Knowledge of health and scientific terminology is a strong asset
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work as a member of a team, staff, and research team members