Research Associate, Health and Wellness Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Position OverviewThe Health and Wellness Lab in the Faculty of Kinesiology invites applications for a Research Associate. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 13 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.The research assistant (RA) will be full-time in the Health and Wellness Lab, in the Faculty of Kinesiology. Working closely with the Director, the RA will work within a national team to build dissemination and implementation strategies, and conduct research examining the effects of exercise in cancer survivors.Multiple exercise oncology grants, in adults and paediatrics, are ongoing in the Health and Wellness Lab (HWL). The research assistant (RA) hire will provide organizational support for the team activities across multiple projects, including supporting project leads (trainees, research coordinators) on all research and program delivery tasks.The work will involve supporting research activities across the project and may include data management, participant recruitment, ethics submissions, logistical planning, SOP development, program implementation support, and knowledge translation. The incumbent will work directly under the supervision of a research coordinator in the HWL, as well as with current graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.The RA will deal with complex issues requiring excellent time management, the ability to adapt to continuous changes and shifting in priorities and the ability to learn new technologies and techniques as needed. The RA will need communicate effectively between various team members, community partners, and research stakeholders. The successful candidates decisions will contribute to the success of the outcome of the projects.Position DescriptionSummary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):Customer Service:

• Work in a professional and discreet manner when interacting with cancer survivors.
• Work with fitness professionals and community partners to build programming options for cancer survivors.
• Work with health care providers on implementation of exercise into standard cancer care.
• Responsibility for tasks as assigned by team leads/research coordinator in exercise oncology. Must work effectively with the HWL team members across projects, in a timely manner, and producing high-quality work.

Data Management:

• Collection, entry, and data cleaning of the participants data.
• Management of programs within Active Living registration system; Liasing with team members to facilitate program delivery and safety of program participants.
• Ability to work in REDCap, ethics (TCPS and CORE training required) and Microsoft office suite required.

Administration:

• Develop and maintain resources within the community and as part of the Alberta Cancer Exercise Programs.
• Support research and programs under the pediatric exercise oncology team.
• Must work discreetly and confidentially with patient data.
• Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and research coordinator.
• Support exercise maintenance programming.
• Maintain regular social media and website content.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High level of effective organizational, time and personal initiative skills, teamwork, accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• 2+ years experience working in a research setting, supporting health behaviour change, and working in a team environment.
• 2+ years experience with data
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite in particular, data entry (SPSS; REDCap) and report presentations.
• Understanding of implementation science, academic processes including ethics, grant reporting, and manuscript-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate research findings for lay audiences.
• BA/BSc in Kinesiology or related field, Masters of Science Degree in Kinesiology or related field an asset.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid Certificates.
• Strong social media and website maintenance skills required.

Application Deadline: November 11, 2022We 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 InformationThis position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.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 Faculty of Kinesiology.The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.About the University of CalgaryThe University of Calgary is Canadas leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nations most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canadas top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.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.Quick Apply

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