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This position has an initial appointment of 3 years.

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

The Precision Medicine in Autism (PRISMA) group, led by Dr. Daniel Moreno De Luca, conducts research, clinical, educational, and community engagement activities focused on the role of genetics in autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. As part of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta, and operating within the framework of the CASA Research Chair with CASA Mental Health and Recovery Alberta, the program aims to understand how diverse individually rare but collectively common genetic variants contribute to different psychiatric and medical phenotypes, and to translate this knowledge into improved clinical care and precision medicine approaches.

The Research Associate is a full-time Academic Trust position reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI). Working within the strategic and operational framework established by the PI, the role contributes to the advancement of PRISMA’s research objectives by leading and supporting complex research initiatives. Key contributions include overseeing ongoing projects, developing new research directions, contributing to grant applications and scholarly publications, supporting administrative, educational, and community engagement activities, including the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the PRISMA team, as applicable.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for research activities in consultation with the PI.

• Design studies, including research methodologies, data collection protocols, and standards.

• Contribute to the planning and development of future research initiatives.

• Identify and communicate funding opportunities to the PRISMA team.

• Lead and coordinate the preparation and submission of grant applications, including timelines and task delegation.

• Serve as a co-applicant on research funding applications, when applicable.

• Oversee and manage research projects, including ethics approvals, recruitment, data collection, and data analysis, in close collaboration with the PI of PRISMA.

• Monitor project budgets and administrative requirements.

• Ensure compliance with granting agency requirements and University of Alberta policies and procedures, including ethics.

• Provide regular updates on research progress to the PI.

• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for scientific conferences and other dissemination activities.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and supervision to students and junior team members under the direction of the PI.

• Support a collaborative and productive research team environment.

• Perform related research administration and coordination duties at a managerial level in support of the PI.

• 3-5 years in a research field, preferably in psychiatry and/or genetics;

• Demonstrated track record in of peer-reviewed publications;

• Strong working knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis;

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills;

• Proven ability to work effectively and provide leadership within a team environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to communicate fluently in other languages in addition to English.
• Clinical background in medicine or an allied health discipline.

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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package with an annual salary range of $80,772 to $90,876.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule E of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

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