Research Associate

Research Associate

University of Alberta

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the https://www.ualberta.ca/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/university-aasua-2018-2020-collective-agreement-schedule-e-trust-research-academic-staff.pdf, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our https://www.ualberta.ca/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits/benefits-overview/index.html and annual salary range of $76,135 – $85,660. This position has an end date of July 31, 2025.

Location – This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at 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, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/.

Working for the Faculty of Nursing

The Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta is consistently ranked within the top two nursing programs in Canada and currently 9th globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject).

As the largest nursing faculty in the country, we are one of only six in Canada to offer a full range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Our priorities include:

• Providing students with exceptional learning opportunities in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Maintaining excellence in research through mentorship and support.
• Enhancing the integration of teaching, research and practice.
• Infusing global citizenship into all aspects of academic nursing.
• Fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in teaching, research and practice.

Position

Applicants are invited to apply for a Research Associate position with the Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) research program situated at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. TREC is a pan-Canadian and international longitudinal health services and knowledge translation program of applied research situated in long term care (LTC) homes. TREC maintains a cohort of 60-100 homes depending on phase and has a world-class database that has been running continuously for 17 years. Additional information about the TREC research program is available at the following URL: https//trecresearch.ca/. Reporting to the TREC Scientific Director, the Research Associate will design a process to test a system level indicator of care quality in LTC homes. Proof of concept work suggests the existing algorithm may be usable as a kind of system indicator to detect perturbations in quality in the health system. Using provincial RAI-MDS 2.0 data the Research Associate will first validate the algorithm in provincial data and the work with senior investigators and government to evaluate its utility on a going forward basis, i.e., in real time. If successful the indicator will point to system fluctuations that merit further investigation, earlier than would normally be possible.

Duties

The Research Associate will be responsible for:

• Validate the existing indicator algorithm using multiple years of retrospective RAI-MDS 2.0 data
• Adjust the algorithm if necessary
• Develop a model a model for working with senior policy and system managers
• Lead a series of meetings with senior policy and system managers over a two year period to assess whether the indicator has strong usability with end users.
• All project functions:

• Development and maintenance of detailed project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Ethics applications and amendments
• All budget activities including regular reports
• Maintenance of detailed micro data documentation and detailed meta data for the project
• Develop tailored dissemination strategies and packaging of the indicator system for users
• Chairing regular team meetings
• Preparation of webinars and reports for stakeholders and funders
• Scientific outputs: conference and other presentations, scientific publications
• Supporting 1-2 trainees to work on the project
• Perform other research and administrative duties as required

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing
• Completion of at least 1 year of a post doc
• Experience working in LTC homes
• Experience with large data bases, specifically, RAI-MDS 2.0
• Must be an experienced SAS user
• Strong data visualization skills
• Experience working with policy makers
• Superior project management skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative
• Ability to make and adhere to self-imposed timelines
• Must be able to work with a high degree of independence and experience must reflect that

Application Instructions:

• To apply, submit a cover letter detailing how your qualifications fit the requirements of this position, as well as an updated CV. Only applicants who meet the requirements will be considered.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5180670

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

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