University of Alberta - Clinical Research Associate
Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Job Category: Research & Research Support
Posting Date: 10/20/2025
Apply Before: 11/25/2025
Job Schedule: Full time

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

About the Team
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.

Job Description

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

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $76,135 to $85,660. This position has an initial appointment of 1 year.

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

Psychiatry is a department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Our department couples basic science with clinical research to promote world-class investigations on issues relevant to mental health. The Department also has a diverse group of outstanding scientists who are internationally recognized. These scientists are carrying out some of the leading-edge research in neuropsychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia.

The Research Associate will apply extensive knowledge in their field to lead a major and distinct portion of clinical pharmacogenomics research projects and contribute to other research being conducted by the team for which they have relevant expertise under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Duties may include fulfilling supervisory and co-supervisory roles, assisting with and applying for funding, preparing reports for funders, contributing to departmental, to Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and to University research activities.

The Research Associate will lead and assist with clinical pharmacogenomics project management and execution. They will be responsible for leading/contributing to clinical pharmacogenomics research project study design, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and evaluation, presentation/communication, and preparing material for publication. They will also be responsible for clinical pharmacogenomics research project management including oversight of monitoring project resources and administration.

Responsibilities

• With approval, and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, conducts a major portion of research projects independently in service to the overall research goals/objectives. Also provide leadership for the clinical pharmacogenomics research portion of the Precision Addiction and Mental Health (AMH) Lab, assisting with strategic advice and direction; and is accountable for planning, negotiating, problem solving, risk assessment and prevention, and operational oversight of resources.
• Designs, tests, and evaluates advanced research methodology, protocols, and techniques to ensure alignment with research goals/ objectives.
• Oversees and implements data collection and analysis. Conducts quality analysis and quality assurance on methodology/experimental approaches and techniques.
• Manages the use of resources within research projects. Ensures proper accountability of resources to the Principal Investigator and to funders.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in the field of Psychiatry, MD with specialization in Psychiatry
• PhD with more than 5 years of postdoctoral experience
• Extensive experience and knowledge in the etiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders, including in adults with mood disorders
• Experience in pharmacogenomics and genomics in neuropsychiatry

Application Instructions:

Please visit the following link for more details and to apply: Clinical Research Associate - University of Alberta Careers Careers

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.