Research Coordinator

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 52.000 - 74.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of British Columbia is seeking a part-time hourly Research Coordinator to support Dr. Allison Ezzat's implementation science program focusing on injury prevention in girls soccer in real-world settings.

You will assist with protocol development, ethics and approvals, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and coordination of community advisory board activities and knowledge translation efforts.

Formación

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and reference management software.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with the PI to oversee all phases of research, including planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting.
• Develops and refines study protocols (e.g. eligibility criteria, outcomes).
• Analyzes qualitative data using implementation science theories and ethical standards.
• Drafts ethics applications, grant proposals, and research manuscripts.
• Produces manuscripts, reports, and presentations; translates findings for plain-language summaries.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Educación

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Reference management software

Descripción del empleo

Job Title Research Coordinator Job Category M&A - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Hourly - Research and Facilitation, Level A Job Family Group Staff - Non Union Department Ezzat Laboratory | Department of Physical Therapy | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $37.45 - $53.81 CAD Hourly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Job End Date December 31, 2027 Posting End Date November 2, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

We are seeking a part-time (hourly) Research Coordinator to join our research team and provide overall management for Dr. Allison Ezzat's implementation science research program that focuses on injury prevention in girls soccer in real world settings, with the aim for reducing gender disparity for girls/women in injury risk and decreasing the long term injury burden (osteoarthritis). Specifically, the Research Coordinator will work with Principal Investigator on protocol development, grant writing, ethics and operational approvals, facilitating community advisory board engagement, and oversee participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and team communications. Other responsibilities may include contributing to the writing and formatting of reports, presentations, manuscripts and other KT activities.

Organizational Status

The research coordinator will report to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Allison Ezzat.

1. Collaborates with the Principal Investigator to oversee all phases of research, including planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting
2. Works with the PI to develop and refine study protocols (e.g. participant eligibility criteria, study outcomes)
3. Analyses and interprets complex qualitative data with integration of implementation science theories and frameworks and in alignment with ethical standards and record management processes
4. Drafts sections of ethics applications, grant proposals, and research manuscripts
5. Produces manuscripts, reports, and presentations; translates complex findings into plain-language summaries for communication and public materials
6. Supervises students and provides leadership in conducting systematic and scoping reviews related to sport injury prevention implementation topics: including protocol development, literature review, data synthesis, and preparation of results
7. Oversees participant recruitment and qualitative data collection activities, including informed consent processes, participant communication, and conducting interviews and focus groups
8. Reviews and enforces adherence to research study protocols and ethical guidelines
9. Coordinates Community Advisory Board (CAB) activities, including ongoing communication and facilitation of virtual CAB meetings
10. Performs other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification

Consequence of Error/Judgement

All work performed by the research coordinator will be reviewed by the Principal Investigator. Inappropriate judgment or error on the part of the research coordinator will result in wasted time and money. Inadequate workmanship will reflect poorly on the project staff and may impact the sustainability of the project.

Supervision Received

The research coordinator will report primarily to the Principal Investigator. It is expected that the research coordinator will be able to work independently and be pro-active in identifying challenges to the progress of the project.

Supervision Given

The research coordinator will supervise student(s) as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and reference management software
• Ability to summarize, synthesize, and present research results effectively
• Ability to exercise independent judgement while adhering to protocols
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for both academic and community audiences
• Ability to work both independently, pro-actively, and within a team environment
• Attentive to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately
• Experience with project evaluation, database management, online literature searches, conducting systematic reviews, and web-based applications an asset

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community f ustors inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].