Research Coordinator

Competition 1157

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the College of Health Sciences 

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) combines the strength of all our health sciences faculties and schools, enabling a new level of interdisciplinary health science research and teaching that advances the full spectrum of human health and wellness in individuals and communities worldwide. The College fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and drives large-scale research initiatives across disciplines, including kinesiology, sport and recreation, rehabilitation medicine, nursing, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, public health, medicine, and dentistry. This collaborative approach aligns seamlessly with the university's mission to drive innovation and excellence in research and education for the next decade and beyond.

Position 

Join us in shaping the future of research excellence as the Research Coordinator within our dynamic team at the college of Health Sciences! Reporting directly to the Manager of Research Projects, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to advance cutting-edge research initiatives across disciplines.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our research team to develop and implement operational frameworks that drive our research services forward. From collaborating with the design of efficient systems to support large-scale research endeavors, you'll be at the forefront of facilitating groundbreaking interdisciplinary projects. Your contributions will not only enhance the effectiveness of our research administration but also empower our researchers to achieve their fullest potential.

Duties 

• Serve as the primary contact for faculty on research hubs and interdisciplinary activities.
• Assist developing strategies to encourage collaboration across faculties and colleges.
• Provide support for research partners, including acting as a research coordinator for targeted funding opportunities and awards.
• Organize internal reviews, develop resources like tip sheets and proposal repositories, and facilitate workshops and reviewer meetings as needed.
• Assist developing consistent reporting on research metrics related to the research hub/focus.
• Assist developing a seminar series for the hub/focus and the college in general.
• Maintain and update websites, blogs, and social media platforms, and proofread and reformat documents as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; Masters or PhD preferred.  
• 3-5 years research experience required.  
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in use of database, spreadsheet and word processing  software.  
• Proven ability to take initiative regarding problems and provide recommendations to the Manager and Associate Dean,  Research. 
• Excellent time management skills with good attention to detail. 
• Strong skills with U of A applications are preferred (Google, PeopleSoft, Bear Tracks, ARISE, Alfresco, APS appointment process, etc.).  
• Strong understanding of UAPPOL, RSO is preferred.