25 Dec
University of Calgary
Calgary
Description
This opportunity is currently available for internal applicants only as THERE IS A STRONG INTERNAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION.
The Department of Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Senior Research Associate. This Part-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
This position will play a critical role in the Nephrology Research Group and is focused on qualitative and quantitative health services research, risk prediction tool integration and commercialization.
The group also conducts primary data collection and works with large administrative and clinical datasets.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
LEADERSHIP:
- Provide expert advice, guidance and recommendations to the group's researchers, and trainees related to research design, planning and incorporation of data collection and analysis
- Lead research initiatives including participating in and presenting at scientific rounds, team meetings, conferences, meetings, and to key stakeholder events
- The ability to effectively present technical data and complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Independently take initiative in planning and implementing research projects in collaboration with team members and students, including literature review, research design, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and interpretation
- Oversee project-specific tasks of economic health related research to staff providing clear instructions and guidance on tasks, resulting in the accurate and timely completion of the project/task at hand
- Demonstrates exceptional time management skills,
successfully managing multiple competing priorities (project and operational) with minimal supervision and direction
- Negotiates priorities and develops strategic plans related to research objectives
- Provide in-scope supervision, oversight, and training relative to research expertise
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION:
- Build a research culture that prioritizes and supports health related outcome and economic analysis research
- Assess the quality measures and health policy landscape and provide recommendations for appropriate research studies
- Conducts patient, provider, and stakeholder focus groups and interviews where required
- Acts as a bridge between technical teams (e.g., developers) and clinical/research teams
- Ensures that all projects and activities adhere to the Alberta privacy legislation (including contents of ethics applications and creation of privacy impact assessments where required)
- Track metrics as they relate to each of the project deliverables and ensure that project budgets are adhered to
- Create economic tools and materials to support access and uptake
TECHNICAL, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING:
- Analyzes data, identifies optimal design and implementation, and blends innovation and new ideas with practical solutions
- Prepares annual progress report relative to planned research objectives
- Writes reports and manuscripts and disseminates key learnings to stakeholders and knowledge users in journal article and/or report
- Review and provide input into manuscripts for research projects where consultation has been provided
- Research and communicate interoperability across diverse EMR Systems, ensuring the tool can integrate with diverse EMRs used in other countries
- Contribute to academic literature/manuscript publications, presentations, and reports of research findings
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Master's level training focused on health evaluation with at least 7 years of experience in a health-related discipline or equivalent
- Advanced research experience & skills, as applied to health services research
- Experience with market research and commercial strategies to assist in identifying commercialization pathways, including licensing, partnerships, and regulatory compliance
- Proficient with qualitative and quantitative data analysis software to organize and analyze information and examine relationships in the data
- Strong project management skills including experience with change management, preferably in research, healthcare, or health services research sectors
- Understanding of knowledge translation principles and tools
- A clear understanding of information privacy regulations, the Health Information Act and how they apply to research, quality improvement and evaluation
- Working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, research ethics policies and Tri-Council policies for research involving humans
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and workflows (e.g., Epic) to assist in integration and testing
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Knowledge of Alberta's health system and Canada's health research environment
- Experience and evidence to effectively present technical data and complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Understanding basic software development lifecycle concepts, including iterative feedback and testing phases
- Knowledge and expertise working in a clinical / health research setting coordinating and conducting research projects with both qualitative methods and quantitative methods
- Expertise with SPSS, NVivo, and REDCap
Application Deadline: December 26, 2024
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 3.
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