RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BAND LEVEL 7)

August 14, 2026 RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BAND LEVEL 7) Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine (Part-Time, Contractual until January 30, 2027) The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval This position is funded through an external grant The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging is a national study of adult development and aging that will recruit 50,000 individuals across Canada. Information will be collected from participants through telephone interviews, in person interviews, and physical assessments. DUTIES The Research Assistant II will assist the Memorial University CLSA research team with duties including: scheduling interviews with pre-selected participants for the study; obtaining participant consent; receiving participants into the data collection site; performing cognitive tests; performing vision and hearing assessments; performing tests to assess mobility, balance, and hand strength; measuring participants weight, height, blood pressure, lung function test , ECHO Cardiogram and ECG (training provided); entering data using Beartooth and Pine software; performing regular calibration and quality control of equipment; and performing other related duties as required. Some evening and weekend work is possible. Qualifications Experience (1-3 years) in health related research; completion of most coursework towards in a Master’s degree in a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. The ideal candidate must possess strong time management, strong written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask while efficiently determining priorities. Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology and experience with interviewing are assets. SALARY $61,099 - $71,679 per annum (Non -Bargaining) CLOSING DATE August 28, 2026 COMPETITION NO MUN03513 Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website www.mun.ca/careers. Applications must be received by the end of business day on the competition closing date. You may drop off a paper application to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229; or fax your resume to (709) 864-6344. Call us at (709) 864-6404 for assistance. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Research Assistant II will coordinate participant scheduling and consent for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. They will perform various physical, cognitive, and medical assessments and manage data entry using specialized software.

Candidates should have 1-3 years of health-related research experience and be completing a Master's degree in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal communication skills are required.

• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Participant Scheduling
• Cognitive Testing
• Vision and Hearing Assessment
• Mobility and Balance Testing
• Blood Pressure Measurement
• Lung Function Testing
• ECHO Cardiogram
• ECG
• Data Entry
• Beartooth Software
• Pine Software
• Equipment Calibration
• Quality Control
• Microsoft Office
• Medical Terminology
• Interviewing

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Education
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level