Research Assistant, Psychiatry in Calgary

The Department of Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 3 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The primary location of work is the Alberta Children's Hospital, with the opportunity to occasionally work remotely. This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire an understanding of the project's scope, aims, deliverables, timelines, and activities.
• Work with the Research Lead(s) to determine priority of activities and tasks.
• Complete tasks related to project startup, including project administrative requirements.
• Conduct day-to-day project activities including but not limited to project scheduling, data collection, participant visits, data entry, data management, basic analysis, results interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
• Prepare project related communications including updates for stakeholders and sponsors, and presentations for public or academic audiences.
• Plan, organize, and set up project team meetings.
• Provide information and support for developing various reports, including annual project reports for sponsors.
• Consolidate, manage, and prepare data from multiple sites and databases for analysis.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of neuroscience or another health science discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience in research administration, project coordination, or other clinical research experience, preferably in pediatrics and psychiatry.
• Direct and demonstrable research experience in brain stimulation or related skills.
• Clinical research training including Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada Division 5, Medical Device and TCPS-2 certifications, or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of university policies related to research is required, including research ethics, AHS research approvals, contracts, agreements, and funding processes.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with medical chart reviews, and use of medical data for research purposes is an asset.
• Experience working with patients who have severe disabilities, and their families/caregivers.
• Demonstrated skills in computer applications, data analysis software (e.g., R), data management systems (e.g., REDCap), and survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Knowledge of university research systems including IRISS, PeopleSoft, OnCore and others.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills including a high level of comfort interacting with children and parents in a clinical research setting.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to prioritize activities. The ability to multi-task with ease and efficiency and work in a dynamic environment is required.
• Strong sense of initiative and willingness to take responsibility for task completion.

Application Deadline: October 30, 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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