Research Coordinator-tang Diabetes Lab
2 weeks ago
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Sept 1, 2025This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.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
The Research Coordinator (RC) will manage and oversee all research associated with the study "Using a virtual care platform to deliver peer-led mental health support to rural and remote communities in BC: A randomized wait-list controlled trial of the REACHOUT intervention" funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) International and has the following objectives:
- To investigate the effectiveness of REACHOUT compared to wait-list control on reducing DD levels at 6 months using the RE-AIM Framework (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance).
- To conduct a qualitative process evaluation of REACHOUT across the five BC health authorities (Northern Health, Interior Health, Vancouver Island Health, Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal) to identify facilitators and barriers to the implementation process and potential for sustainability from the perspective of participants, Peer Supporters, researchers, research users, and stakeholders.
- To conduct a cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis of REACHOUT compared to a wait-list control condition.
The Tang Diabetes Lab is looking for a motivated, reliable and resourceful research coordinator (RC) to support its work. The RC will make professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of the research work. The RC will oversee preparation of provincial ethics applications, budget tracking and management, development and implementation of patient-oriented qualitative (i.e. focus groups, interviews) and quantitative data collection procedures, data analysis, and planning of knowledge translation activities. The RC will mentor and supervise students and trainees and will also liaise with provincial stakeholders and an interdisciplinary research team both at UBC and other associated teaching institutions. This position will be performed remotely.
Organizational Status
This position will report to Dr. Tricia Tang.
Work Performed
The Research Coordinator will:
- Implement and monitor protocols, workplans, and timelines for the REACHOUT study.
- Retrieve clinical endpoint data (e.g., Time in Range) from Dexcom Clarity.
- Assisting with sending participants and peer supporters requisitions for A1c collection.
- Oversee updates regarding data collection and data management.
- Includes overseeing Time in Range collection and A1c Collection with participants and peer supporters.
- Develop, modify and maintain study databases and perform related data analyses.
- Perform administrative tasks for the research team (e.g., sending calendar invites with Zoom links and Doodle polls, weekly team emails, creating Calendly pages etc.)
- Train and manage research assistants and students as required.
- Work both independently and collaboratively with others, to support meeting the objective of the project(s).
- Participate in monthly team meetings and work group meetings where needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This work is instrumental to JDRF's initiative to improve the mental health of the type 1 diabetes community. As such, errors made could influence the ability of research staff to meet critical
deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility of the Investigators and departments. Poor decisions may be damaging to the reputation of and cause
financial loss to the Principal Investigator and the university departments
Supervision Received
Dr. Tricia Tang, Clinical Associate Professor UBC Department of Pediatrics and Head of the Division
of Endocrinology, will provide direction and will oversee performance and results of the investigation. The research coordinator will be expected to develop a work plan and timelines and exercise a considerable amount of judgement and initiative in duties and supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision Given
The research coordinator will supervise staff, research assistants, and Work Learn students to ensure that the goals of various projects are met in a timely and efficient manner.
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
Effective interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion and sensitivity; Proven analytical, critical-thinking, and conceptual skills; Ability to problem solve complex issues; Excellent organizational skills (ability to set priorities and deal with multiple tasks to meet deadlines); Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment to achieve goals; Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals at all organizational levels; Attention to detail; Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to take initiative.
Experience in running research protocols; Knowledge of child health research; Expertise in both
qualitative and quantitative research is preferred; Experience in working with large clinical databases and data sets in preferred; Knowledge or research design and methodology; Expertise in knowledge
translation; Proficiency in work-processing, spreadsheets, and databases, i.e., MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of data analytic software would be an asset (i.e. R, SPSS, SAS); Demonstrated ethical standards in conducting research.
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, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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