Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B

Job Title

Research Manager

Department

Support | Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range

$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

May 20, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

Job End Date

April 30, 2028

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
Primary focus of the Research Manager is to carry out the planning, direction, communication, management and leadership of research activities pertaining to the project titled “QUS-P: Quantitative Ultrasound of the Placenta” funded by ARPA-H. This is expected to include a clinical study at BC Women’s Hospital spanning 1-4 years with a budget over 16 million USD over all partners including a diverse team of team of investigators in radiology, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, pathology and epidemiology, University of North Carolina, and BC Women’s Hospital. Exceptional organizational skills, as well as a high degree of motivation, enthusiasm and initiative are required to provide support for the development of clinical trials and research in the area of high-risk pregnancies and outcomes. The Research Manager will be directly involved in the development, writing and implementation of protocols, successful achievement of project deliverables, regular reporting to ARPA-H, and budget management.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Prof. Robert Rohling, the Principal Investigator (PI) of a team of investigators in radiology, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, pathology and epidemiology and it involves two universities (University of British Columbia and University of North Carolina as well as BC Women’s Hospital).

Work Performed

• Facilitates and oversee development of research protocols, and budget allocation;
• Develops strategic work plans, setting priorities and goals
• Responsible for the central management of research activities, at multiple levels
• Build and sustain relationships with all the research investigators, and other collaborators, providing direction, counseling and advice regarding research requirements, protocols and set-up
• Manages ethics submissions and related documentation, including ongoing responses and updates with the Clinical Research Ethics Board throughout the study lifecycle
• Oversee research material organization
• Develops and updates research case reports and associated working protocols, and ensure all collaborating sites have up-to-date research information, materials and documents
• Trains, supervises and manages research staff associated with the project
• Oversees the data management, and data quality assurance
• Reviews data results and provides recommendations to principal investor
• Oversee the financial management of the research project
• Advises, communicates and collaborates with statistical support staff in performance of statistical analyses of data
• Ensures effective communication with ARPA-H including developmeny of study reports
• Liaises with other researchers working on different aspects of research on pregnancy risk under ARPA-H; this includes reading of research results from other groups and identifying opportunities for collaboration

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Manager will exercise professional judgement and initiative in the overall coordination and management of the research project, and will be accountable for the effective execution of all research activities related to this project. Are required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner, suited to proper activities of the University of British Columbia, BC Women’s Hospital and University of North Carolina, as well as ARPA-H. Any procedures or data recorded as part of the research must be reliable and accurate, reflecting the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all research participants must be adhered to. All activities involving participants are accountable to the University of British Columbia, BC Women’s Hospital and University of North Carolina.

Supervision Received
The Research Manager will work with considerable latitude, with most of the work being done independently; however, the Principal Investigator(s) will provide supervision on the research project and will review work periodically.

Supervision Given
The Research Manager will be responsible for the management and supervision of research staff and/or students participating in the research project such as the Research Coordinator and Research Assistant working on day-to-day execution of the clinical study. They will provide direction and technical knowledge to the clinical study team.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the 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

• A Master’s degree in clinical epidemiology would be preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and in a cooperative manner with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement. Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

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

• Ability to train and supervise other research assistants, staff and students.

• Ability to conduct needs analyses, plan, organize, manage and monitor, complete, and evaluate research within allocated time and resources.

• Sound understanding of clinical issues in Obstetrics.

• Strong knowledge of scientific terminology in the health sector.

• Proven team/collaborative skills, especially within a research infrastructure.

• A sound knowledge and proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel).

• Ability to travel to the USA.

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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