Data Science and Health Research Coordinator

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$5,526 - CA$7,941•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting the operations of the Department of Medicine's Research Office, including providing administrative and grant development support, promoting research activity, and developing and executing strategic projects to enhance research and research communications in the department. Working with the Research Manager and Associate Head of Research, this position will be responsible for the coordination of support for all research-related resources. Through the acquisition of information from multiple sources, organizations and agencies, the Research Coordinator provides guidance on issues of research policy, procedures, regulatory guidelines, as well as local, provincial and federal research funding opportunities and policies, and assists with research development. The Research Coordinator also manages ongoing activities of the established Data Science and Health Research Excellence Cluster, including: coordinating activities; compiling information on data access processes at UBC and other health research organizations in BC; identifying common data infrastructure and capacity needs to be acquired or developed; identifying funding sources and supporting funding applications; preparing preliminary analyses; developing, editing and proofing communication materials; organizing meetings and workshops with participating researchers in the cluster area; surveying and supporting the creation of educational programs; supporting the development of grant applications and the planning process for future growth of the cluster.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Experience in literature reviews, grant writing, grant development, and synthesizing large amounts of information.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles, project evaluation and monitoring, and multiple project interaction and integration.
Minimum of two years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three years of recent experience in a university or research establishment environment is preferred.
Ability to conduct needs analyses, plan, organize, manage, monitor, complete, and evaluate projects within allocated time and resources.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments within a fast-paced environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to make thoughtful, informed, and thorough decisions.
Ability to determine the nature and urgency of inquiries and issues, and triage appropriately.
Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations.
Ability to think conceptually.
Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to effectively use required software e.g., Microsoft Office, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, web editor at an intermediate level.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to identify and correct missing and incomplete data.
Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to compose correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written materials using clear, concise business English.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Supports DASH and Departmental research initiatives, including program development and ongoing coordination of cluster activities.
Identifies and assesses funding opportunities and potential collaborators across internal, provincial, federal, and international sources to support strategic research priorities.
Contributes to the development of collaborative grant applications, coordinating inputs and aligning proposals with departmental and cluster objectives.
Engages faculty, staff, trainees, and external stakeholders to identify research needs, gaps, and opportunities that inform program and project direction.
Supports projects related to the Department’s Strategic Plan and research priorities, ensuring alignment and progress.
Drafts reports and presentations relaying key project information, including progress, risks, and outcomes.
Coordinates the development and dissemination of research communications for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with contributors to showcase departmental activities, funding opportunities, and research outcomes.
Acts as a point of contact for research-related inquiries, assessing needs and advising stakeholders on resources.
Collaborates in the development and delivery of departmental and cluster research events that promote visibility and collaboration.
Coordinates research meetings, seminars, and workshops to support knowledge exchange and engagement across the Department and DASH network.
Coordinates the development and submission of research funding applications, providing guidance to faculty on funding opportunities, application requirements, and institutional processes.
Ensures submissions are compliant, and aligned with sponsor and University expectations.
Acts as a liaison between faculty, the SPARC office, and central administrative units (e.g., ORS, Dean’s Office) to facilitate grant development, resolve issues, and ensure efficient progression of applications through internal and external processes.
Supports internal review and award processes by reviewing applications, coordinating materials for review, and following up with applicants to address gaps or issues.

Benefits

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position.
The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.
In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential.
New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.
An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].