Lead Research Investigator

4 days ago


Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:
**Casual Employee**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**Casual Employee - Hourly Rate**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Temporary Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Till Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
**Occasional travel between campuses is required.**
- External Closing Date:
**Open Till Filled**
- Competition ID:
**2415**

**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**

This role reports to the Associate Vice President, Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies

**SUMMARY**

The Lead Investigator is responsible for management and integrity of the design, conduct, and reporting of the research project and for managing, monitoring, and ensuring the integrity of any collaborative relationships. Duties include project management, preparing reports, budget management, supervision of staff, and the development of research procedures.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Oversees and manages the direction and oversight of compliance, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the ‘Personalized Nutrition Education’ (PNE) study
- Ensures that research is conducted in accordance with all university and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
- Oversee and organize the activities of the PNE study research group
- Responsible for the analyses of study data and reports
- Responsible for technical, progress, and compliance reporting requirements in accordance with university and sponsoring agency policies and procedures requirements.
- Lead meetings with researchers and key parties
- Prepare and format research findings (Excel, Graphs, Pivot Tables, etc.)
- Conduct project and budget management activities
- Coordinate project activities with faculty/staff in KPU (e.g., room bookings, recruitment procedures, communications) and external key parties

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- PhD or master’s degree in a health-related area (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research.)
- Working knowledge of relevant data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Excel, NVIVO, Tableu, R, STATA, SAS)and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Team)
- Adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task effectively
- Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal for a variety of audiences
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment, and work in a virtual environment such as teleconferences, e-meetings, and video conferencing
- Critical thinking skills and strong ability to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and independently

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.



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