Research Coordinator – University of Alberta

Title of the Job: Research Coordinator

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: DescriptionThis 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 has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day, with the possibility of extension, and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our .Location – Work primarily takes place at North Campus, EdmontonWorking at the University of AlbertaThe 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 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. .Working for the Faculty of EducationAs part of the University of Alberta’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders. When you join the Faculty of Education, you are joining one of the world’s top faculties of education, consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada and top 100 in the world. At heart, we are a supportive, welcoming academic community of highly engaged, socially conscious, diverse scholars, students, and staff. Our work impacts K-12 students, their families, communities, and partners in education and other professions. We advance the careers of future researchers, teachers, professionals, and policymakers as active and contributing citizens.PositionThe Research Coordinator will work on a CIHR-funded Mental Health in the Early Years (MHITEY) Implementation Science Grant. Working in partnership with Early Years programming in Alberta, the Yukon, and Nunavut, the objectives of the MHITEY project are twofold: (1) to examine factors associated with successful implementation of Early Years programming in Indigenous communities, to help lay the foundation for early childhood mental health; and (2) to co-create tools to evaluate early childhood program implementation in ways that centralize Indigenous community priorities related to early childhood mental health.The Research Coordinator will contribute to the project in several ways, including grant preparation, data collection, data management, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and knowledge dissemination. The Research Coordinator will execute project plans, facilitate communication between team members, coordinate day-to-day research project operations, and manage overall milestones and grant deliverables to ensure project completion.This position will work alongside community partners and other research staff, including graduate students. The Research Coordinator will design and execute research projects (primary and secondary) using various methodologies; develop knowledge mobilization products (e.g., research briefs); and build collaborative relationships and projects amongst academic and community experts to fill research gaps and build specialist knowledge capacity.The Research Coordinator will also foster the development of collaborative research projects and identify relevant funding opportunities to support partnerships.Duties

• Lead and oversee data collection and analysis activities related to qualitative and quantitative data, ensuring research protocols are followed. This will also include developing research tools, preparing materials and consent forms, analyzing data, and creating summaries.
• Conduct analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate software and techniques (e.g., SPSS, NVivo). Translate technical and/or analytical results into useful information for community partners.
• Develop and implement methods to document the processes, challenges, and successes of projects, including maintaining a schedule of milestones and deadlines for all grants, reports, articles, etc.
• Write and coordinate the preparation of quality grant and award proposals as well as contribute to writing research papers, reports, presentations, and publications. Write ethics applications; update and maintain ethics approvals as necessary.
• Present results to partners, funders, and/or at conferences.
• Meet and collaborate with partners to discuss data, and to plan for data collection, analysis and knowledge mobilization. This will include travelling to meetings in the Maskwacis community and may also involve travel to the Yukon Territory and Nunavut.
• Provide leadership within the scope of the research project internally to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Participate in the hiring process for research assistants and graduate students. Supervise, train, and mentor research assistants, graduate students, and/or other project contributors as required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community, government and academic stakeholders that facilitate ongoing, sustainable research collaborations.
• Engage with stakeholders to define the research process and foster the necessary stakeholder involvement to ensure timely activities, cooperation, and progress of the project.
• Support opportunities for collaboration with community members in conducting research, liaising between the project team and the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in a related discipline (e.g., Psychology) is required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous research methods as well as a broader understanding of community-based research, as demonstrated through prior work experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• A graduate degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting, managing, and facilitating complex partnerships
• Knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods
• Experience developing, managing and writing successful grant applications
• Experience and expertise in designing and independently leading research projects
• Experience and expertise writing for different audiences while using a variety of knowledge mobilization strategies that will engage formal and informal stakeholders

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.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.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight October 31, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Company Name: University of Alberta

Salary: $51821.52 – 70382.74 per year

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