Research Associate, Indigenous Brain Health, Family Medicine in University of Calgary – Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Summary

The University of Calgary’s Department of Family Medicine seeks a full‑time Research Associate for a fixed‑term, approximately one‑year position focused on Indigenous Brain Health. The role involves qualitative research, community engagement with Indigenous partners, ethics support, literature reviews, and knowledge‑translation activities. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in a health‑related field and/or have five or more years of relevant experience, with strong skills in community‑engaged research, intercultural communication, and qualitative methods. The position is based at the Foothills Campus, reports to a Research Manager and the Principal Investigator, and is part of the AUPE bargaining unit. Applications close on 22 October 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
Position Type	Research Associate
Discipline	Health
Research Area	Indigenous Brain Health
Degree Required	Graduate degree in a health-related field
Experience	5+ years of experience in health care settings or health research
Contract Duration	Approximately 1 year, fixed‑term (based on grant funding)
Deadline	2026-10-22

About the Project

The associate will contribute to a portfolio of brain‑health research projects that are culturally safe and community‑driven. Work includes developing recruitment materials, conducting interviews and focus groups with Indigenous participants, analyzing qualitative data, supporting ethics submissions, and producing presentations, posters, reports, and manuscripts. The role emphasizes partnership with Indigenous communities and adherence to ethical frameworks such as Metis Research Ethics Principles and OCAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out qualitative research processes, including recruitment materials, interview guides, interviews, focus groups, and data analysis
• Keep team members informed on progress and challenges
• Collaborate respectfully with Indigenous community and healthcare partners
• Support ethics submissions for new and existing projects
• Generate presentations, research posters, reports, and manuscripts
• Conduct literature reviews and knowledge syntheses, assist with scoping reviews

Required Skills

• Graduate degree in a health‑related field
• 5+ years experience in health care or health research
• In‑depth understanding of community‑engaged research and Indigenous ethical principles (Metis, OCAP)
• Knowledge of qualitative research design and methods
• Strong intercultural communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office and survey software (Qualtrics)
• Experience with qualitative analysis software (NVivo)

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a graduate degree in a health‑related discipline (e.g., nursing, health sciences) and at least five years of experience in health care or health research, especially those with expertise in Indigenous health, community‑engaged research, and qualitative methods.

About the Employer

UCalgary describes itself as Canada’s entrepreneurial university, a top research institution founded in 1966 with 36,000 students. It has an institution‑wide Indigenous Strategy, ii' taa'poh'to'p, supported by 18 Elders and multiple Indigenous engagement units, aiming to create a culturally competent campus and foster community partnerships.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the contract length?

Approximately one year, fixed‑term, based on grant funding.

Where is the position located?

Foothills Campus, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

What is the application deadline?

22 October 2026.