Job Description

Description

The

Department of Clinical Neurosciences

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

invites applications for a

Junior Research Coordinator

. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.


This position reports to the Research Scientist with accountabilities to the Principal Investigator.


The role requires working simultaneously on multiple ongoing research projects across multiple sites. The position will work closely with the other research coordinators, research scientist and principal investigator to support and fulfill the activities of the research lab. This position will aid with the recruitment of research participants in stroke recovery studies and clinical trials. Additionally, the position will provide technical support in the running of studies. Research projects involve a wide range of assessment and intervention tools including robotics, non-invasive brain stimulation, virtual reality, neuroimaging, medication, and clinical assessment and rehabilitation. The position will also provide administrative support in the lab through assistance in REB applications and regulatory documentation as required for a given project. The position will also support and follow the data management procedures in the lab.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Provide technical support in the laboratory (activities might include: setting up and running the robots, transcranial magnetic stimulation devices, transcranial direct current stimulation devices, treadmill, virtual reality, brain computer interface equipment, etc.) Transporting patients between different lab locations Obtaining informed consent, recruiting patients, and ensuring appropriate and timely follow-up for research studies Perform data entry for studies and update databases and maintain confidential research data management Ensure that data is handled carefully at all times including collect and maintain data logs Work with Research Scientist/Research Coordinators to ensure appropriate data backup and transport to the data analysis laboratory performed daily Provides recruitment/study updates to project stakeholders when necessary (e.g. PI, Research Scientist, Collaborators) Keep office and work area clean and safe Perform administrative tasks associated with research studies Assist with Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and renewals, correspondence with REB Keep electronic records of all study material including protocols, informed consent forms, questionnaires, renewals, modifications, etc. Liaise with all research team members and sponsor/other collaborators Reimbursement of subjects for parking/travel and recording of distributions of reimbursements Other related duties as assigned Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree - Science, Psychology or related field. Previous experience as a research assistant/coordinator (Minimum 1 year experience). Background in clinical trials preferred Knowledge of University policies including submission of projects to ethics boards Ability to work simultaneously on different projects Fluent in English; excellent communication skills Computer literacy MS Windows, Word, Excel, MS Outlook and MS Access Comfortable working with clinical populations Strong leadership skills Must be able to work independently and with others Strong organizational skills and detail oriented Effective communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Cooperative and dependable Effective multi-tasking skills

Application Deadline:

September 1, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the

Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

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