Position Overview
The Department of Radiology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Assistant (RA) will work evening and weekend shifts at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
The Research Assistant (RA) will assist with participant recruitment, collection, organization and management of cognitive and brain imaging data. The RA will also help disseminate research findings to the broader community through our website and contribute to peer reviewed publications.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- MRI scanner operation and imaging data collection from young children and research volunteer participants
- Participant recruitment and screening
- Assist in the organization, processing and analysis of brain imaging data
- Other duties, such as updating website, as required
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Post-secondary education required
- BSc in Neuroscience or related discipline (Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology) an asset
- Experience working with people in health, research or educational environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff
- Ability to work in a team environment and also to work independently
- Ability to work successfully within a timeframe
- Ability to self-motivate and take initiative
- Resourceful, energetic, self-directed and creative
- Strong people skills
- Aptitude and interest in working with children
- Experience in cognitive or neuropsychological assessment of children will be an asset
Application Deadline: July 22, 2022
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 1.
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.
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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.