Research Manager

University of New Brunswick; Lions Bay; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Research Manager to manage mixed methods research projects focused on family planning and prisoner health. The role involves qualitative interviews, collaboration with national partners, and writing scholarly publications. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $67,128 - $87,268 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews/focus groups.
• Demonstrated experience in family planning health research.

Responsibilities

• Manage mixed methods research projects in family planning and prisoner health.
• Conduct and analyze qualitative interviews and focus groups.
• Collaborate with partners on a Health Canada-funded project.
• Lead writing initiatives for publications and proposals.

Skills

Planning qualitative interviews

Analyzing qualitative data

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Scholarly writing

Education

Master's degree with a research thesis

Job description

Closing Date: August 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF NURSING

The Faculty of Nursing has two in-person locations: Fredericton campus, Moncton site and a virtual delivery program in the Miramichi. The faculty also has a partnership for a nurse-led clinical at the Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre (FDCHC).

What We Offer

Full-time | 1-Year Term | Fredericton | Remote (within NB)

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $67,128 - $87,268 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Manager manages mixed methods research projects in the areas of family planning and prisoner health.

• Plan, conduct, and analyze qualitative interviews and focus groups with two key groups: abortion seekers across Canada and abortion care providers.
• Recruit participants in partnership with abortion clinics and family planning organizations across the country.
• Liaise with national partners on a Health Canada-funded abortion access project, including health professional organizations, correctional facilities, community groups, and the Contraception and Abortion Research Team (UBC Medicine).
• Collaborate with contract staff-such as lived experience experts and a graphic designer-and a community advisory board to develop knowledge mobilization tools.
• Create resources to support abortion and contraception access for pregnant clients, correctional facility staff, and abortion care professionals.
• Promote culturally safe, ethical, and dignity-supporting care for individuals experiencing incarceration.
• Manage project operations, including maintaining the project charter, documentation, budget, and organizing in-person and virtual meetings and events.
• Lead writing initiatives such as scholarly publications, research ethics applications, funding proposals, and presentation materials.
• Submit academic work for peer review and manage revisions in collaboration with co-authors and the principal investigator.
• Coordinate with UNB Library services as needed to support research and publication activities.
  
  

What You Bring

• Master's degree with a research thesis.
• Experience in planning, conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews/focus groups.
  
  

Additional Strengths

• Demonstrated experience in family planning health research.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Scholarly writing experience and a record of publication.
• Ability to work independently as well as with an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience working with people who have experienced incarceration.