Research Coordinator - Jobs in Alberta

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Research Coordinator - Competition No. S100151650 Careersgt; Rehabilitation Medicinegt; Admin, Financial, Researchgt; S100151650 Research CoordinatorREHAB Physical Therapy Competition No. - S100151650 Posting Date - Aug 08, 2023 Closing Date - Aug 17, 2023 Hourly Rate - $26.59 per hour Grade - 06 Hours - 5-10 per wk While this position welcomes applications from the public, please note that preference will be given to current employees at the University of Alberta.This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).***Please note : If you are a Graduate Student, the appointment will fall undertheGraduate Research Assistant (GRA)Collective Agreement #39;s terms and conditions. Please include your status in your applications.This position has an end date ofMay 31, 2024.Location -North Campus Edmonton.This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Working for 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 teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.Position The Research Coordinator will support the ongoing study: Enhancing Child Engagement in Goal Setting (ENGAGE) Study. Project supervisors:Dr. Lesley Pritchard, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.Dr. Sandy Thompson-Hodgetts, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.Submit all questions, cover letter, and resume to engagestudy@ualberta.ca . Duties

• Manage weekly research operations, ensuring that all aspects of the protocol are adhered to.
• Manage and coordinate the research project across multiple sites in Alberta and with multiple occupational therapists, physical therapists and study assessors.
• Maintain an electronic database to track all phases of the project (training, recruitment, budget, assessments, interventions, and interviews).
• Report to the PIs in a weekly meeting.
• Assist with ethics and budget renewal applications.
• Prepare research study materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree or current graduate student.
• Relevant experience with working with families and children with disability.
• Collaborative team player.
• Exceptional time management, organizational skills, and reliability are essential.
• Well-developed interpersonal and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed coordinating skills to frequently arrange meetings and assessments with therapists and study participants.

To Apply:Submit cover letter and resume toengagestudy@ualberta.caWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. 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.