Research Coordinator at University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

76909.2

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantitative Data Analysis, Systematic Literature Reviews, Grant Writing, Project Management, Knowledge Mobilization, Community-Based Research, Mixed Methods Research, Data Management, Manuscript Preparation, Intersectoral Partnership Management, Epidemiology, Communication Skills

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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 1 year plus 1 day. Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton. The Climate Change and Global Health Research Group conducts community-based, participatory epidemiology at the social-environmental-health nexus, in the context of global environmental change. Our group’s current research focus involves working with intersectoral partners to respond to the change challenge of developing an evidence base for policies, interventions, and actions needed to moderate future climate change impacts on health outcomes around the world. Reporting to Dr. Sherilee Harper, the Research Assistant will contribute to research projects being carried out by the Climate Change and Global Health Research Group, including grant preparation, data collection, data management, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and knowledge dissemination. Most research will involve systematic literature reviews and quantitative data collection and analysis. The Research Assistant 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. The Research Assistant will design and execute research projects (primary and secondary) using various methodologies but primarily systematic literature reviews and quantitative methods; develop knowledge mobilization products (e.g., research briefs); build collaborative relationships and projects amongst academic and community experts to fill research gaps and build specialist knowledge capacity. 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 FirstPeoples 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. 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 School of Public Health [https://www.ualberta.ca/en/public-health/index.html] integrates research, graduate education, and community engagement to improve population health. Its interdisciplinary structure includes academic programs, centres, and research teams focused on tackling pressing public health issues locally and globally. The School is dedicated to creating knowledge, training public health professionals, and advancing evidence-informed policy and practice.

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator will execute project plans, manage grant deliverables, and conduct systematic literature reviews and quantitative data analysis. They will also facilitate communication between team members and build collaborative relationships with academic and community experts.