Research Coordinator

Date Posted: 11/06/2025

Req ID: 45922

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity

Your opportunity:

This position is in the lab of Professor Amy Kirkham in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the 'Cardiometabolic, Oncology, Diet and Exercise in Women' (CODE-W) research centre (in development). The lab and research centre (co-led by Dr. Jenna Gillen) characterize the intersection of cancer, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease in women and develop lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, rehabilitation, etc) to prevent or ameliorate these conditions. The lab and research centre take a comprehensive and holistic assessment approach, encompassing the collection and analysis of biological samples, real-time biosensors (e.g., continuous glucose monitors, physical activity trackers), cardiopulmonary exercise testing, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging (primarily cardiac and vascular), and patient-reported and clinical outcomes.

The Research Coordinator's primary purpose is to be responsible for the coordination of a 2-site clinical trial called TEST (Time-restricted Eating in Survivors Trial). TEST will enroll 150 older breast cancer survivors in Toronto and Edmonton who will be randomly assigned to follow time-restricted eating with counselling to increase protein intake or to receive standard healthy eating education delivered via one-on-one study calls. The primary outcome in the trial is Framingham cardiovascular risk with secondary outcomes of physical and cognitive function. Assessments conducted include the collection of blood, ultrasound of brain and peripheral blood vessels, MRI of the brain, liver, viscera, and skeletal muscles, objective cognitive function and physical function tests. The secondary purpose of the position is for the maintenance of research-related activities in the lab, including coordination of lab activities, other ongoing studies, and administration. The incumbent may support other research projects by providing knowledge, skills, and on-the-job training to others. The role will also include delivery of research interventions including nutrition and/or exercise (depending on qualifications) to participants by following standardized protocols and tracking and supporting their compliance to the intervention.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proofing and posting adverts to recruit potential applicants
• Scheduling study participants, study personnel, and equipment/space for assessments
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date database of participant accrual and study progress
• Conducting routine measurements and assessments for testing of participants
• Following rules and procedural instructions when administering research interventions (diet and exercise)
• Checking that projects adhere to research ethics, privacy and good clinical practice requirements
• Liaising (both oral and email) with various stakeholders (participants, the study PI, the Edmonton site lead, Dr. Carla Prado, co-investigators, and lab members) to foster collaboration in a professional manner
• Collecting and submitting expense reimbursement claims or other invoices

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Nutrition Sciences, Nursing, Physiology, Human Biology, or other closely related field that involves application to humans or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Master's degree considered an asset
• Minimum of two years of experience in research, project management, or administrative work. Time spent in graduate school counts toward this experience. If no research experience, applicants are expected to clearly outline how their other work experience has appropriately prepared them for the responsibilities of the position
• Excellent oral and written communication, teamwork, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• An ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• High computer proficiency
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and to multitask while remaining organized and diligent

Assets (Nonessential):

• Applicants with exercise professional designations such as Registered Kinesiologist or CSEP CEP/CPT or registered dietitian credentials will be given special consideration
• Experience with human physiological assessments (including use of metabolic carts for exercise testing) and clinical assessments (e.g., blood pressure) would be considered strong assets

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Diligent
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

Note: This is a one-year term position

Closing Date: 11/18/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Grant - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 07 - $60,237. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $77,035. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter: Rositsa Cholakyan

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.