Position Overview

The Department of Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Work hours may vary when required to reach changing deadlines, workloads and priorities in a dynamic research environment.

These are Recurring Part-time Position. Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular basis.

Position Description

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

• Recruitment of patients including phone screening for eligibility
• Scheduling patients visit
• Administration of transcranial magnetic stimulation to patients (successful candidate will be trained in TMS)
• Data entry/ Archives of data
• Data entry and filing
• Storage of records
• Maintain optimal data recording practices
• Data processing, data capturing and data entry into an established computer database
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Administrative duties including; organizing and filing of confidential study records

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• Post-secondary degree would be an asset
• One year of related experience
• At least 3 months of research experience
• Demonstrated skills in data entry
• Experience working in a health care setting an asset
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and medical records
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office suite, email and internet programs
• Strong and effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written
• Will be required to work flexible hours

Application Deadline: May 1, 2023

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.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Operational/Administrative Job Family, Phase I.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

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The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.