Research Coordinator

**Department** Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs - Research & Innovation

**Salary range** $50,837.16 to $68,637.60

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 7

**Posted date** September 4, 2025

**Closing date** September 25, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)._**

This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Location** - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation**

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta is renowned for our dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Our diverse academic offerings include four robust undergraduate programs, four dynamic graduate programs, and four specialized graduate certificate programs. With over 1400 undergraduate and 140 graduate students, our faculty fosters a richly diverse and collaborative atmosphere that promotes interdisciplinary research, exceptional teaching, and countless educational opportunities. Our dedicated faculty members explore a wide range of perspectives, including biomechanical, historical, neuromotor, pedagogical, philosophical, physiological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of human movement, physical activity, recreation, and exercise.

**Position Summary**

Located within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, the Behavioural Epidemiology Lab (BEL) includes research staff, volunteers, as well as trainees at various levels who examine healthy development, measurement, determinants, and interventions related to physical activity, sedentary behaviour (including screen time), and sleep among children.

The Research Coordinator position is responsible for contributing to the research activities of main research projects and will work closely with the principal investigator and other members of the BEL who are involved with the projects.

**Duties**
- Develop and update study protocol documents, study materials, and Human Research Ethics Board submissions. (1%)
- Coordinate the recruitment and enrolment of study participants, including obtaining informed consent. (25%)
- Organize and lead data collection at health centres, participants’ homes and/or child care centres. This will also include working with trainees, volunteers, and research staff who are helping with data collection for the projects. (35%)
- Regularly follow up with participants. (15%)
- Manage and clean all data. (10%)
- Develop research databases for data entry and complete data entry. (4%)
- Coordinate and participate in research meetings and foster communications with the research team, other relevant stakeholders, and trainees. (1%)
- Complete expense claims and other study-related paperwork. (2%)
- Help prepare end-of-study reports and other knowledge translation materials. (5%)
- Assist graduate students with research activities, including recruitment, data collection, and end-of-grant knowledge-translation activities. (1%)
- Assist with other research projects occurring in the lab. (1%)

**Minimum Qualifications**
- A Master’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., kinesiology, physical education, public health, pediatrics, psychology).
- Strong project coordination, reporting, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently while achieving specific goals within specific timelines.
- Capable of effectively handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of typical office-related software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with related research project coordination/management.
- Strong knowledge base in movement behaviors.
- Experience working with children.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contact