Research Assistants

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of March 31, 2023, with the possibility of extension.

This competition will be used to fill multiple positions.

Working for the University of Alberta 

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The University of Alberta’s Housing for Health Team is recruiting Research Assistants to assist with data collection. Housing for Health is an initiative that aims to improve the health and well-being of community residents in Alberta and across Canada. The project focuses on the connection between “housing” and the neighbourhoods in which housing occurs (or, the “built environment”) and healthy living outcomes especially active living, healthy eating and social connections (https://www.ualberta.ca/department-of-medicine/divisions/preventive-medicine/housing-for-health/index.html ).

Duties

Research Assistants will complete tasks such as:

• Preparing technology, paperwork, and materials for data collection.
• Assisting in the recruitment of study participants including obtaining informed consent.
• Communicating with participants virtually, by phone, and/or in person.
• Administering surveys and activity monitors to older adults in person and virtually.
• Measuring height and weight.
• Organizing collected hardcopy and computer data, and data collection materials.
• Entering data in a data entry software
• Other data collection or administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• University training in quantitative research methods required.
• Prior experience collecting survey, height, weight, or activity monitor data is an asset.
• Must have an Advanced Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or be able to get it soon) and have regular use of a vehicle.
• Travel to and overnight trips to nearby towns such as Whitecourt and Red Deer is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education in a health-related field. Bachelor's degree or higher preferred. 

Expected hourly rates range from $21.49-28.60 depending on education and experience. The exact hours assigned per week is flexible based on employee availability. Contract will be until March 31, 2023, however there is a possibility of extension beyond this date.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.