Social Sciences and Humanities Research Coordinator

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Coordinator Join to apply for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Coordinator role at University of Ottawa. Job Type: Employee Duration in Months: 11 Job Family: Research and Program Support # of Open Positions: 1 Faculty/Service - Department: Research, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences Campus: Ottawa, ON Union Affiliation: N/A Date Posted: 2025/10/30 Applications must be received BEFORE: 2025/11/30 Hours per week: 35 Salary Grade: Non-Union Grade NR4 - 35 hrs Salary Range: $61,615.00 - $77,019.00 About the Faculty of Health Sciences Make your mark with the Faculty of Health Sciences Health matters to everyone and we are committed to becoming a nationally and internationally recognized leader in innovative approaches to active living, health promotion, and quality health services. Our success lies in our students and our people. Join us and every day you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we grow together and make a great faculty even better. Purpose Under the supervision of Dr. Xiangfei Meng (Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, uOttawa), the candidate is primarily responsible for the execution of the basic investigative tasks of the research project(s) and contributing to the ongoing management, progress evaluation, and information dissemination relating to the project(s). We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Coordinator with expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, or population health. The successful candidate will play a major role in leading population research, preparing grant applications, and managing research budgets. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic researcher looking to contribute to impactful health research and work in a collaborative academic environment. This is a one-year contract with a possibility of renewal (pending performance). Typical Tasks & Duties Conduct of Research Project Undertakes day to day research activity within the overall agreed research program by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcomes of data and information gathering activities, experiments and fieldwork. Assists in the planning and execution of research projects, including the development of methodologies and protocols, and completion of the designed projects. Tracks project progress and ensures milestones and objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures compliance with University and sponsor regulations. Data capture, maintenance and access Data collection, entry and record keeping while ensuring ethical considerations and quality standards are upheld. Maintains accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary (e.g. ensures data security, adheres to data management policies, maintains comprehensive records of project findings, activities and outcomes). Data Analysis Assists with the preparation and writing of key documents including ethics applications, project reports, manuscripts for publication, abstracts, scientific posters and presentations by providing technical content in support of such documents. Project Administration Develops, implements and maintains physical and electronic filing systems, especially for data management. Carries out general project administration and communication duties as required by the project. Plans and arranges meetings and other research related dissemination events. Writing up and submitting research results for publication or presentation Collates and organizes material for research papers, manuscripts, reports, proposals, articles or other documents for publication, presentation or submission to funding agencies, ensuring clarity, coherence, and compliance with relevant guidelines. Assists investigator and project staff with authoring relevant sections of manuscripts and facilitates submission of study results and journal articles for publication. Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience Undergraduate degree related discipline; graduate degree is an asset (particularly a Master’s degree with a health‑relevant discipline such as biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, or social sciences such as sociology and psychology). One to two (1–2) years’ experience in research positions. Experience in quantitative research methods. Experience in qualitative research methods is an asset. Excellent written and oral communication skills in bilingual (English and French). Experience in knowledge synthesis methods is an asset. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working with large health datasets is an asset. Experience in budgeting and resource management for research projects is highly desirable. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive), Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint. What We Offer A collaborative and supportive research environment. Opportunities to work on high‑impact research projects. Professional development. Required Application Documents A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and career goals. A detailed CV, including a list of publications and grants. Contact information for three references. Inquiries or requests for more detailed information about the responsibilities of the position can be directed to Dr. Xiangfei Meng at xiangfei.meng@uottawa.ca. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier‑free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. #J-18808-Ljbffr