Research Coordinator

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Posting #RI-25-001**

**Posting Period - January 16 - February 6, 2025**

**TITLE: Research Coordinator**

**TERM**: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, 2-year contract with possibility of renewal

**SALARY**:Commensurate with skills & experience ($27.50/h to $30.75/hr)

**REPORTS TO**:Dr. Hanns Lochmüller

**POSITION**:New Position

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (“CHEO RI”) is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (“CHEO”) and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. We acknowledge that Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is a beloved institution and workplace that is widely recognized for being an anchor in our community. CHEO RI works to create new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in its provision of world-class care to our children. Our mission at CHEO RI is to connect exceptional talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth, and family in our community and beyond. The University of Ottawa Éric Poulin Centre for Neuromuscular Disease was formed in 1999 to advance our fundamental understanding of neuromuscular development and disease and to discover novel therapies to treat these devastating disorders. Dr Lochmüller has recently assumed the co-directorship of CNMD alongside Dr Mireille Khacho.

**CHEO RI has an immediate requirement for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Experienced Research Coordinator.**

Due to recent funding success, expansion of our research team, and new leadership of the Ottawa Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases (CNMD), we have a need for a highly motivated Research Coordinator that will assist with administration and coordination duties to advance neuromuscular disease research. The Lochmüller Research group works across the translational spectrum and its activities include identification of novel NMD causative genes, using advanced cellular and animal models to determine mechanisms and test new compounds, large data sharing methodologies, clinical trials, and patient care. The Lochmüller Research Group also leads the national neuromuscular network for Canada (NMD4C) alongside Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC). Dr Lochmüller is a full professor at the University of Ottawa and a senior scientist at both CHEO-RI and OHRI as well as a practising clinician at the affiliated hospitals. CNMD is one of the 4 pillars of the uOttawa Brain &Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI) and supports neuromuscular research across the University of Ottawa and associated hospitals through conferences, education, national and international networking, and funding.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Under the general supervision of Dr. Hanns Lochmüller, the Research Coordinator’s responsibilities will include:

- Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the CNMD and Lochmüller Research Group to ensure the smooth running of the centre, taking direction from the CNMD directors and proactively keeping an overview of all activities to ensure their timely achievement.
- Act as first point of contact for CNMD both internally and externally, handling enquiries as appropriate or passing them on to directors and members.
- Organise CNMD events, meetings (including minute-taking), teleconferences, and workshops.
- Organise conference and exhibition materials as necessary, including design and production to required standards and guidelines, with support from team members.
- Take responsibility for CNMD website and social media content updates with guidance and support from team members.
- Support the centre directors and their management staff in administrative tasks including diary, event and travel booking and organisation.
- Assist in the production of written and financial reports and documentation as needed for CNMD operations.
- Work with PR colleagues within the CHEO Research Institute, NMD4C, uOBMRI, University, Hospital and network partners with regards to any press releases or publicity for CNMD.
- Connect with uOBMRI staff and leadership for joined activities such as international networking, conferences and fundraising
- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a research environment (Essential)
- A broad academic training to degree level (Essential)
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office), database software packages, experience with online databases (e.g., REDCap) is an asset.