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This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. This position has a term length of 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton. The Research Coordinator works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to coordinate and support funded research projects and associated research activities from project initiation through completion. The position supports day-to-day research operations, including project coordination, participant and stakeholder engagement, ethics administration, data management activities, and research dissemination support. The role also assists with qualitative and quantitative research activities, knowledge translation initiatives, and preparation of project deliverables such as reports, presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related documentation. The Research Coordinator coordinates project timelines, monitors milestones and deliverables, and supports communication and collaboration among research team members, community partners, and external stakeholders to facilitate the successful completion of one or more research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The position primarily supports a CIHR-funded research project focused on Human Development and Child and Youth Health research. The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. 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 over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 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 [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html]. At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns. The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler. The Faculty of Nursing [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/nursing/index.html] is ranked #1 in Western Canada and #7 globally (QS World Rankings). It offers five CASN-accredited undergraduate programs and multiple graduate programs, including a PhD in Nursing. With over 1,700 students and strong partnerships across Alberta, the faculty leads innovative, high-impact research to meet the health needs of diverse communities and address global health challenges.

What you’ll do

The Research Coordinator supports the Principal Investigator by managing day-to-day research operations, including project coordination, data management, and participant engagement. They also facilitate research dissemination through the preparation of reports, presentations, and grant-related documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a health-related field and possess 3–5 years of experience in research project coordination. Proficiency in research software and experience with ethics submissions and stakeholder management are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project coordination
• Research support
• Participant engagement
• Ethics administration
• Data management
• Qualitative research
• Quantitative research
• Knowledge translation
• Grant documentation
• Stakeholder management
• NVivo
• SPSS
• REDCap
• EndNote
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Research
• Youth Health
• Clinical Research Coordination
• Communication
• Data Management
• Human Development
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Nursing
• Operations
• Presentations
• Project Coordination
• Project Initiation Documentation
• Quantitative Research
• Safety Training
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Timelines
• Booking (Sales)
• Diversification (Investing)

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Education
• Administrative
• Research Coordinator
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Research and Development Managers
• Clinical Research Coordinators
• Natural Sciences Managers