Research Coordinator, Health Sciences

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College invites applications for the Health Sciences Research Coordinator role focused on enhancing research capacity among faculty and students. The successful candidate will engage collaboratively with faculty in promoting research activities, assisting in project development, and fostering a supportive research environment within the Health Sciences faculty. This is a one-year term position effective September 1, 2025, with potential extensions based on performance.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years research experience as principal or co-investigator.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• One or more publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with faculty to promote research and develops databases of projects.
• Facilitates pairing of faculty with internal and external research opportunities.
• Organizes professional development workshops related to research resources.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Mixed methods research

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Health Sciences

Ph.D. in Health Sciences

Job description

Location Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$71,846 – $115,129 annually. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for building research capacity and assisting Health Sciences faculty to engage in research. The individual in this role will provide leadership and support faculty in the development and implementation of their research in addition to promoting the development of faculty and student teams and facilitating the implementation of their research. The Health Sciences Research Coordinator role aims to build research capacity and activity among Health Science faculty and, by association, Health Science students. The role supports all Health Sciences programs with research and scholarship activities, leading to increased research capacity.

Who We Are

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
  
  

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What It Takes

SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES :

• Collaborates with Health Sciences Faculty to assess, plan, and develop activities to promote faculty research.
• Develops and maintains database of current health science research projects by department.
• Identifies internal and external collaborative research opportunities and facilitates the pairing/matching of interested faculty.
• Identifies current research resources and develops/maintains a repository.
• Collaborates with departments to organize professional development workshops related to new and/or current research resources.
• Assists and mentors faculty with identifying and utilizing resources related to their research/scholarship, publication and conference submissions.
• Recommends resources for acquisition related to research and advises on placement of resources for maximum impact.
• Explores, recommends, collaboratively develops and participates in advisory pathways which best match Health Sciences faculty needs related to the development of research capacities
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a Health Sciences discipline or related field is required. Ph.D. in a Health Sciences discipline or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years research experience within a Health Sciences discipline or related field as a principal or co-investigator
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals and teams.
• One or more publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Conference/Teaching presentation experience desirable.
  
  

Additional Information

The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Research Coordinator. This position takes effect September 1, 2025 for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years. This role has four (4) sectionsof time release available for the 2025-2026 academic year.