Research Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryM&P - AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Hourly - Research and Facilitation, Level AJob TitleResearch CoordinatorDepartmentResearch | Loewen Lab | Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesCompensation Range$ $49.25 CAD Hourly

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Posting End DateMay 14, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Mar 31, 2025

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Dr. Loewen's team in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science seeks a highly motivated and ambitious individual to provide research-oriented assistance and coordination to several existing funded research projects in population and public health on cardiovascular diseases. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and contributing to research about the effects of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy on patient outcomes.

The ideal applicant will possess a curiosity and passion for science, a talent for independent research, experience with cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, patient adherence to medications, and statistical analysis. They will also need to be experienced in developing novel ideas from the literature.

Organizational Status
The Research Coordinator will report directly to the Primary Investigator (PI) Dr. Peter Loewen and work with other researchers in the Loewen lab.

Work Performed

  • Coordinate the implementation of research proposal work related to the Loewen Lab research studies
  • Create, design and develop databases, input and extracted clinical data, patient characteristics, and other data-related research conducted by Dr. Loewen's lab
  • Prepare materials for presentation including research findings at team meetings, for the faculty and/or stakeholders
  • Conducts systematic literature searches and ensures up-to-date references are maintained in a literature database.
  • Participate in meetings to define the strategy, goals, and scope of a research project.
  • Coordinate research meetings.
  • Preparation of abstracts and manuscripts for publication for research projects
  • Performs other general research and support duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Coordinator will work independently, with regular updates on progress and challenges. They must exercise judgment on the day-to-day progress of research projects. The individual must interact with co-workers and researchers in a highly respectful manner. Poor judgment could result in loss of experimental data and delay in conducting research, which could impact collaborations, publications, and future funding. Studies may be jeopardized if not conducted according to ethical requirements as laid out by the University and by regulatory authorities. An error within the realm of a research study may result in biased or incomplete data and skewed study results. Errors made and poor decisions may be damaging to the reputation of the PI, the Faculty and the University.

Supervision Received
The Research Coordinator will report directly to the PI. They are expected to develop their work plan and timelines and to exercise judgment and initiative in their duties and responsibilities.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications
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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have a PharmD. Research experience and familiarity with clinical research and/or pharmaceutical therapies in cardiovascular diseases is crucial. The applicant should possess the following skills:

  • Demonstrated analytical skills including the ability to analyze quantitative data, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve problems
  • Training in and/or experience conducting quantitative research
  • Training in research ethics on human participants
  • Hands-on expertise with retrospective and prospective clinical research methods
  • Organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, while being accurate and maintaining attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills including strong skills in writing, editing, and reviewing reports and journal manuscripts
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to exercise tact, discretion, initiative, judgment and respect for confidentiality
  • Ability to work effectively independently
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software (e.g. R or SPSS or such).
  • Ability to keep abreast of current developments and trends in the field of cardiovascular disease and its therapies
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve independently.
  • Ability to work safely remotely.


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