Research Assistant

1 month ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time

Job Summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Coordinator to support the principal investigators and the project team in all aspects of a research project. 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.

Main 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, as well as conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  • Coordinate, train, and supervise research assistants in data collection, data management, and data analysis.
  • Facilitate innovative initiatives to support knowledge translation.
  • Assist with the 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. This position reports to the Principal Investigator, and works closely with research scientist project leads. Research assistants and youth will report directly to the Research Coordinator. This position will also communicate with the research team and youth and community networks.

Work Performed

  • Ensure successful management of the research project.
  • Manage the research budgets and the research grants by participating in the budget development process, recommending allocation of funds, administering expenditures through the review and approval of invoices and receipts, and liaising with the research finance team in FHSD.
  • Oversee the development and management of the 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 to be submitted by the Principal Investigator's for publication, academic proposals, and presentations.
  • Provide support to the Principal Investigator, the research team, and research assistants; provide leadership in all aspects of these research activities.
  • Develop and coordinate strategic work plans, and establish priorities and timelines for a multi-phase and method research project.
  • Work collaboratively with the research team and partners to facilitate implementation of 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, extracts, and conducts preliminary analyses.
  • Ensure 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 position, screening applicants, participating in candidate selection, facilitating appointments, and conducting performance appraisals.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

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