Research Project Coordinator - Dentistry

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to advance its growing portfolio of research programs, grants, and trainee initiatives. The role focuses on coordinating project planning, funding acquisition, data governance, and full lifecycle management of studies within a fast-paced academic setting.

You will support faculty, trainees, and research units, manage internal grants, committees, events, and reporting to showcase impact.

Job description

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The School of Dentistry is expanding its research enterprise—and we’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Research Project Coordinator to help drive our growing portfolio of research programs, grants, and trainee initiatives.

In this role, you’ll support faculty, trainees, and research units by coordinating project planning, funding acquisition, ethics compliance, data governance, and full lifecycle management of research studies. You’ll also manage internal grants, adjudication committees, research events, and departmental reporting that showcases our impact.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced academic environment, enjoy supporting multidisciplinary teams, and have a talent for turning complex research workflows into smooth, well‑managed processes, this role is for you.