Research Coordinator

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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

The purpose of this position is to coordinate some of the research activities associated with Devon Greyson's research team, which includes a number of studies that examine the intersection of information behaviours, practices and systems, and population and public health behaviours and outcomes.

The incumbent will assist with research project design and development, including: conducting qualitative data collection, management, and analysis, including document analysis; assigning and checking work of research assistants and student transcribers; preparing, composing, editing and proofing documents such as grant applications, contracts, academic proposals, and scientific communications; coordinating communication among multiple sources and individuals such as study team members; coordinating research dissemination activities; and managing activities associated with the design and conduct of literature reviews. The incumbent will also assist Dr. Greyson's team with the preparation of research funding applications, and undertake other general research duties as required. Some occasional travel may be required for research purposes.

Organizational Status
The Research Coordinator will report to the lab's Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Devon Greyson, and will work closely with other research staff and students on a regular basis. This position is located at the UBC School of Population and Public Health.

Housed within the Faculty of Medicine, the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is an innovative unit that encompasses many of the health-related groupings at UBC as a collaborative venture. The School is structured around four divisions: Occupational and Environmental Health; Health Services and Policy; Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Practice; and Health in Populations. The resulting mix of professions and disciplines is seen as a means of connecting individuals and learners to galvanize the relationship between health research, public health and health services and to enhance learning.

Work Performed

• Provide direct research support to the Study Team's PI, in consultation with research partners and other agencies.

• Coordinate communication and meetings with multiple sources and individuals such as research team members, data providers and stewards, research assistants and students, health professional and community organizations, and research collaborators.

• Manage the preparation of research funding applications, including: research design, modification and development; drafting applications and materials such as consent forms, questionnaires and budgets; and for new research proposals.

• Prepare applications for academic research ethics boards and non-academic review committees, and communicate with committee representatives regarding research ethics issues, as required. Conduct literature reviews, including composing search strategies, collecting and analyzing documentation, and other literature-based research.

• Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct participant recruitment, data collection, management, and analysis.

• Collect data via the scheduling and conducting of ethnographic observations, in-depth interviews, and other forms of empirical fieldwork.

• Prepare data analysis reports for the PI and other members of the research team and assist in the development of data analysis plans.

• In consultation with the PI and other members of the research team, conduct qualitative data analysis using NVivo analysis software.

• Train and supervise research assistants and student transcribers, and communicate expectations when delegating assignments.

• Monitor, update, and report on project budget and forecasts.

• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

• Prepare and deliver presentations for health professionals, academic conferences, and community-based events.

• Conduct other general research duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position exercises professional judgment and initiative in the management of various training and research projects. The incumbent is accountable for the efficient management of projects. Errors made could influence the ability of researchers to interpret data correctly, delay the timely completion of work, and thus compromise the results of research projects. This would impact the credibility of the PI and other research team investigators.

This position will be responsible for access, collection, use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996) and other UBC privacy and security policies. This position requires employees to work under strict confidentiality requirements; internal procedures and policies to protect personal information must be followed, and adherence to these requirements will be regularly reviewed by the employer.

Supervision Received
The Research Coordinator will receive primary direction from the PI, Dr. Greyson.

Supervision Given
The incumbent may assign and check the work of research assistants and students.

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

• Master's degree in Information Science, Communication, Population Health, or a related field preferred.

• Training and experience in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, especially ethnographic, and community-based approaches.

• Experience in designing and conducting literature reviews.

• Experience in working with multidisciplinary, multi-site research teams and collaborative community-based projects an asset.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, writing and coordinating research grant proposals.

• Knowledge of information behavior, population health, and sex/gender issues related to health behaviour is essential.

• Knowledge of community health issues and experience with qualitative methodology is essential.

• Familiarity with community-based and health services is preferred.

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, social issues, and services required.

• Knowledge of issues health care provision in settings outside Metro Vancouver (e.g., rural communities) also required.

• Experience with preparing and submitting applications academic research ethics boards preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, handle multiple assignments effectively and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability and experience in preparing documents, reports, and communication materials.

• An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues.

• Excellent research skills, with an ability to conduct basic analysis of research data.

• Demonstrated computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite, citation management software (i.e., EndNote, Zotero), and database management skills (i.e., NVivo).

• Demonstrated skill and experience in event planning and grant application preparation.

• Strong analytical and planning skills.

• An understanding of and sensitivity to diversity issues.

• Experience coding qualitative data.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

• Able to identify and relate to concerns of others and to exercise good judgment when resolving difficulties.

• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

• Understands the basic principles of conducting community-based health research.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations to PI.

• Ability to travel.