Research Coordinator

1 week ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
Job Title: Research Coordinator Company: UBCO | Research | Ben-David | School of Social Work | Faculty of Health and Social Development About the Job

The Research Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the principal investigators and the project team in all aspects of a research project, working collaboratively with youth and community partners.

Job Summary

This is an advanced, multifaceted research position that combines administrative responsibilities with research activities, including the development, coordination and implementation of a multi-phase and multi-method research project, through to completion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the principal investigator and research team in the development of strategic work plans and the setting of priorities and goals related to the research project.
  • Provide leadership to enhance, promote, and engage youth and community participation in the research program.
  • Refine data collection and analysis plans and develop detailed protocols, conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  • Coordinate, train, and supervise research assistants in data collection, data management, data analysis.
  • Facilitate innovative initiatives to support knowledge translation.
  • Assist with preparation of reports of research findings, and their dissemination.
  • Build effective working relationships.
Organizational Status

This project is part of the research program that focuses on early intervention in mental health for youth and young adults and advancing youth engagement in research within the CREATE YMH research lab.

Work Performed
  • Manage research budgets and grants, participating in the budget development process, recommending allocation of funds, administering expenditures, and liaising with the research finance team.
  • Oversee the development and management of research youth and community networks.
  • Mentor and empower young people with lived and living experience on the research team.
  • Oversee and coordinate all activities related to the research project and knowledge translation of the products of this research.
  • Prepare, compose, edit, and proof grants, reports, and ethics applications for submission.
  • Provide support to the Principal Investigator, the research team, and research assistants, providing leadership in all aspects of these research activities.
  • Develop and coordinate strategic work plans, establishing priorities and timelines for a multi-phase and method research project.
  • Work collaboratively with the research team and partners to facilitate implementation of the project to support meeting the objectives of the research project.
  • Ensure that data is appropriately archived and that multiple data sets are appropriately configured to ensure they can be merged.
  • Lead data collection activities, extract, and conduct preliminary analyses.
  • Ensure that ethical standards of research are followed, monitored, and maintained.
  • Oversee literature review processes performed by research assistants.
  • Develop procedures to support research protocols.
  • Monitor workflow and data collection to ensure high-quality data collection, tracking, and management.
  • Organize and lead orientation and training sessions for research assistants in relation to data collection, data management, data analysis, and preparation of reports.
  • Supervise and be responsible for all work completed by the research assistants.
  • Ensure that project files are appropriately set up and maintained.
  • Respond to inquiries from research participants related to ongoing research.
  • Lead, coordinate, and actively participate in project team meetings.
  • Design and facilitate processes for communication and collaboration to support the research team, research assistants, and study sites.
  • Ensure timely notification of Principal Investigator and team of issues or problems.
  • Assist with hiring of research assistants, writing job descriptions, posting positions, screening applicants, participating in candidate selection, facilitating appointments, and conducting performance appraisals.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a relevant discipline would be an asset.
  • Experience in youth or community engagement and working with youth and young adults with lived and living experience with mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in youth/community engagement.
  • Experience engaging youth in research.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
  • Ability to manage, supervise, and train research staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to speak on behalf of those with lived and living experience in a constructive way.
  • Knowledge of participatory community-based research, planning, and analysis skills, and ability to synthesize information from a vast range of sources into practical plans and useful recommendations.
  • Project management experience, successfully managing multi-phase and method research projects through to completion.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and innovative thinking.
  • Computer and data analysis skills (Word processing, EXCEL, Reference Manager or RefWorks, SPSS, Fluid Surveys).
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, to multi-task, and to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
  • Must be able to travel with a valid driver's license.
  • Experience using and/or adapting to various lab management software.
  • Clean Criminal Record Check and Human ethics approval documentation experience.
  • Training/prior experience with Indigenous communities and concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.


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