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

This position has an end date of June 30, 2023.

Location: This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person and work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

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.

Department/Faculty Summary

This is Public Health. At its core, it is about what is best for all of us, including the most vulnerable. Its aim is to maintain and improve the health of communities and populations. It crosses multiple fields of study such as health, social and human sciences to touch every aspect of our lives on a daily basis.

The School of Public Health integrates the strengths of faculty, staff, adjuncts and instructors involved in research, graduate education and various initiatives to engage communities.

Ours is a non-departmentalized faculty made up of several administrative and academic groups, including our centres and research teams. Together, these groups work to fulfill our mission to create knowledge, educate public health professionals and to advance the public's health.

Position Summary

The School of Public Health at the University of Alberta is searching for a Casual for approximately 6 months of employment, assisting with research in seniors’ health and home care.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Shanthi Johnson and other research assistants.

Flexible work arrangement is possible and can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Duties

The research assistant will support in the following areas under the guidance and direction of Dr. Shanthi Johnson, Professor & Dean, School of Public Health:

• Literature review and environmental scans
• Policy and qualitative data analysis
• Preparing reports and manuscripts
• Project management
• Completing regulatory and ethics applications
• Assisting in other research activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree is required with a background in public health, health system research, seniors health, population health, health promotion, or related fields.
• Experience working as a Research Assistant is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task and address multiple simultaneous priorities in an effective, efficient manner
• Computer proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required; proficiency in qualitative data analysis software is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge/experience in public health, information technology, and related areas preferred

How to Apply