Research Coordinator

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 13: $61,250 - $72,020, commensurate with experience.

Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, temporary full time contract opportunity with an expected end date of March 31, 2028.

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a leading Canadian Centre of outstanding education and research shaping health care for the next generation. The Schulich Dentistry team strives to obtain international recognition through excellence in dental education, research, and patient care. To foster that vision, Schulich Dentistry develops the knowledge and skills in dental professionals to provide exemplary care to the diverse communities that we serve and to influence the future of undergraduate and postgraduate dental education through scholarly inquiry, innovation, and research. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,000 staff.

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the preparation, implementation and completion of multiple clinical research projects under the direction of Principal Investigators related to the Oral Health Access Fund grant that supports the development of Community Service Learning Curriculum. The role will support the day-to-day administrative and logistical operations and participate in the analysis and dissemination of research findings. The Research Coordinator will assist in the development, coordination, and evaluation of project initiatives, and participate in the facilitation and implementation of the project through involvement in scheduling and conducting focus groups, initiating surveys with patients or other assessments related to the research. The role will liaise with a variety of stakeholders to build research capacity and ensure the successful coordination of all tasks to achieve the research outcomes.

Education:

• Master of Science in a relevant discipline
• Courses taken, or training, in health services research through the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) would be an asset

Experience:

• 2 years of health services research experience (post-graduate) including experience with patient-oriented research
• Cross disciplinary research experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Background in epidemiology and knowledge of chronic disease (osteoporosis, diabetes)
• Knowledge of Canadian dental care, health systems, and social service providers
• Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research in an academic environment
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the research group's events and activities
• Computer skills with statistical software packages and other applications or equipment used to support the research project
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
• Proven ability and natural inclination to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers, and external stakeholders in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the research team to achieve research goals
• Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
• Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
• Familiarity with University research policies and practices

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone

This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.