Research Coordinator in Healthy Aging

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

9d•CA$4,567 - CA$5,386•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary focus of the Research Coordinator is to provide critical support to Professor Teresa Liu-Ambrose’s Aging, Mobility, and Cognition (AMC) Lab. With Professor Liu-Ambrose, the Coordinator will plan and execute all research activities, ensure project milestones and timelines are achieved, assist in grant applications, ensure quality data acquisition and management, assist in data analysis and manuscript preparations, lead ethics applications and management, and contribute to financial management, in the AMC Lab. The AMC Lab functions under the umbrella of the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, and the Department of Physical Therapy. The coordinator will be working under the general supervision and will report directly to Dr. Teresa on a daily basis.

Requirements

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three 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
Candidate must have a university degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of two year experience of related experience in a university clinical research laboratory.
Knowledge of age-related changes in physical and cognitive abilities
Knowledge of conditions such as chronic stroke, mild cognitive impairment, and different types of dementias
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent aptitude for data management and organization
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with older adults from various socioeconomic/education backgrounds as well as physical and cognitive abilities
Demonstrate ability to receive and respond to critical feedback for the sake of improving job performance
Discretion, tact and confidentiality
Technical proficiency using various word processing software, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, data bases and Internet
Knowledge user of REDCap, MS Teams, and Microsoft Office
Basic skills in statistics and literature search and synthesis

Nice To Haves

Strong preference will be given to those with experience in neuropsychological testing, neuroimaging, mobility, exercise prescription, databasing and/or randomized controlled trials.
Knowledge of R, basic coding skills
Strong understanding of physiological and cognitive responses to exercise, especially in older adults

Responsibilities

Act as the contact person for the AMC Lab and address all queries made to the AMC Lab
Coordinates randomized controlled trials and cohort studies with efficiency and quality, including development of Standard of Procedures (SOPs).
Ensuring adherence to protocols. This includes the completion of scheduled observations and checklist, documenting any deviations, and reporting them back to the Director.
Monitor all adverse events reported in the different studies, document them, and have them reviewed by each study’s data and safety monitoring committees.
Create and manage confidential data research files; will be responsible for accuracy/validity of data entered as well as proper storage of physical files
Prepare (calculating, cleaning, quality checks, organization) data ready for statistical analyses and publication
Oversees day to day budget use and invoice payments; maximize use of resources and ensures expenditures adhere to institutional guidelines
Assist with pcard reconciliations
Coordinates time lines on deadline driven research projects and ensure they are met
Coordinates training & project teams for specific projects
Recruit eligible older adults with diverse chronic conditions and comorbidities for studies related to the promotion of healthy aging. This includes giving information sessions in the Greater Vancouver community
Data collection for various research projects, and acquire new skills to facilitate data collection
Liaises with research participants to develop and maintain relationships
Liaises with community partners and organizations to develop and maintain relationships for the purpose of participant recruitment and knowledge translation
Creating and managing analytical data research files using specialized programs such as REDCap
Responsible for data integrity, daily storage, and use among research team members
Archiving of databases as well as archiving hard copies of consent forms and data files
Interviews on behalf of the AMC research program for student volunteers and other personnel and provides recommendations to Professor Liu-Ambrose
Supervises and trains other Research Assistants and maintain positive relationships
Supervises collection of data & measurement team to ensure data quality
Supervises and trains volunteers, part time, and contractual research staff for specific tasks
Contribute to the monitoring and tracking the performance of staff and volunteers, and provides recommendations to Professor Liu-Ambrose when requested
Assures lab safety & ensures safety procedures are followed
Perform literature searches and synthesis on specific topics when requested
Prepare, submit, and manage ethics applications, and obtain informed consent according to best practice
Assists administrative tasks associated with grant submissions, including acquisition of institutional signatures, CV preparation, (institutional, NIH, Canadian Common CV, etc.), securing letters of support, as well as ongoing communication with co-investigators
Develops brochures and materials required for research, including seminars and conferences
Promotes the AMC Lab by maintaining and updating website and social media accounts, as well as organizing public talks
Increase AMC Lab’s collaborations by organizing research symposiums when requested by Professor Liu-Ambrose
Will onboard new members to the Lab and ensure all training and certificates are acquired
Performs other related duties as assigned