Research Coordinator

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a research coordinator who will be responsible for managing research studies and projects at the Thrive Lab at UBC School of Nursing. The incumbent will be responsible for the management of specific ongoing research studies and, in addition, will be responsible for ethics and regulatory submissions for new research studies, data management and developing KT materials, including manuscripts. In addition, the incumbent will provide overall facilitation of group objectives by managing varying non-research lab projects, grant submissions, junior research assistants, including students and volunteers. The Research Coordinator will be based in the Principal Investigator’s Research Unit at the Surrey Campus of the UBC School of Nursing.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of three years of related experience, or the 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

A PhD-level degree, or a Master’s degree in health or social sciences plus equivalent experience
Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Nvivo, and reference management software.
Ability to summarize, synthesize, and present research results effectively.
Ability to exercise independent judgement while adhering to protocols.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for both academic and community audiences.
Ability to work both independently and proactively, and within a team environment.
Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
Experience with project evaluation, database management, online literature searches, conducting systematic reviews, and web-based applications is an asset.
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, including members of the community, Indigenous elders and scholars, marginalized populations, health care providers, and policymakers.
Ability to be self-directed, and to work both independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Principal Investigator to oversee all phases of research, including planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting
Prepare, submit, and update ethics applications and review research ethics procedures
Produces manuscripts, reports, and presentations; translates complex findings into plain-language summaries for website content and public materials
Responsible for the financial administration of the projects, including preparing budgets and forecasting requirements, and financial reporting.
Developing and implementing research/project proposals, protocols, work plans, timelines, and deliverables or milestones
Writing project proposals; overseeing data collection; conducting analyses and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
Identifying funding sources and developing funding applications
Supervises students and provides leadership in conducting systematic and scoping reviews related to sexual and reproductive health and digital health topics, including protocol development, literature review, data synthesis, and preparation of results
Ensures accurate and timely data collection and troubleshoots data collection issues
Develop and refine study protocols (e.g., participant eligibility criteria, study outcomes)
Collaborate with Principal Investigators' leads for hiring research assistants and contractors
Facilitate regular communication to project partners
Collaborate with our knowledge users and partners in planning, designing, and implementing KTE activities and materials
Enforces adherence to research study protocols and ethical guidelines
Facilitate engagement with Patient Partners, including regular communication
Lead the creation of the lab websites
Provide expertise in research management to develop and achieve project timelines and key performance indicators. This includes accountability for the effective implementation and execution of all research activities and independent decisions regarding the research process
Supervise the documentation of decisions related to implementation, data collection and analysis plans, team communications, and community relations
Performs other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Benefits

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally.
A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.
Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, 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].