Research Coordinator

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Pediatrics Dept

**Hourly rate** $36.78

**Hours per week** 30

**Grade** 9

**Posted date** August 7, 2025

**Closing date** August 21, 2025

**Position Type** Part Time - Trust Funded

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

This position has an end date of 12 months from the date of hire.

**Location** - This role is in-person at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Autism Research Centre. There may be remote work as needed based on supervisor approval.

**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 Department of Pediatrics**

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading academic health centres for pediatric specialty and subspecialty education and research. Working closely with the Stollery Children’s Hospital and community pediatrics in Northern Alberta, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our community and providing exceptional care for infants, children, youth, and families. Our core values of compassion, growth and health equity are at the heart of everything we do. Our department members are engaged in exciting research endeavors, contributing to excellence in pediatric care. Additionally, we offer a diverse array of accredited residency training programs, graduate programs, and unique training experiences, all under the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff.

The Autism Research Centre is located at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services in Edmonton, Alberta. The Autism Research Centre is led by Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Professor, and Director of the Autism Research Centre in the Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

**Position Summary**

**Duties**
- Conducts study procedures within the required timelines outlined in study protocols
- Prepares consent forms, ethics submissions, renewals, amendments and close-out reports
- Administering and scoring standardized questionnaires and interviews for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Observing and recording behavior data to include in reports
- Data collection, entry, verification, analysis
- Development of marketing and recruitment strategies to support the research studies
- Understands and adheres to study protocols and procedures

**Minimum Qualifications**
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree (preference to an undergraduate degree in Psychology) from an approved university training program.
- Two years of experience in research assessment with pediatric populations and experience in working with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
- Effective problem-solving skills including analytical thinking.
- Experience working with challenging clients.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Access.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Two years of research-related experience, including knowledge of research design, data collection, data management, and data analysis.
- Recruitment and marketing experience including social media platforms.
- Experience with SPSS or other relevant statistical programs, RedCap, and RefWorks for literature reviews,
- Knowledge and experience with the University of Alberta’s REMO system.

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

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