Job Description

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).


This position has a term length of 2 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

- This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.


The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, with over 250 academic faculty members and over 400 trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents).The Department of Medicine's core mission is to undertake outstanding education, research and high-quality clinical care to provide the best possible health outcomes for Albertans. We have 14 divisions that work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural and ethnically diverse collegial environment.


As the Project Lead, the candidate will work to coordinate the translational goals of the grant. The grant requires the work of a multidisciplinary team of academic researchers, clinicians, nurses, and other personnel from universities, and hospitals across Canada. With an overall goal improving outcomes and quality of life for those suspected of having prostate cancer, our team is integrating its efforts to establish the value of our new diagnostics in the clinic. As a part of our efforts, the Project Lead will be coordinating a comprehensive grant to implement ClarityDX Prostate into the Standard of Care in the province.


The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.Facilitate the implementation of operational initiatives to support the grant's goals. Implement and oversee the clinical study. Plan, execute and evaluate QC systems and report results to the study DSMB (Data Safety Monitoring Board). Coordinate the retrieval and analysis of specimens and clinical data. Initiate and run additional research studies, if applicable. Manage funding. Responsibility for the Initiative's research budget and administering expenditures of $1-2 million for the duration of the grant. Allocation of funds to teams and PIs according to primary funding budgets. In collaboration with the grant administrator, maintain up-to-date and accurate accounts on program expenditures. Responsible for interactions, involvement and collaborations within the University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, other academic institutions and external partners. Facilitate the preparation of ethics, consent, and grant applications. Contribute to publications, press releases, and public awareness. Function as the primary liaison between study investigators. Maintain communication with team PIs, members and end-users. Responsible for reporting to the granting agency. A BSc. degree from an accredited institution in the biological sciences field with a minimum of two years of clinical/translational research and/or clinical trials management experience is necessary. Knowledge of current and emerging legislation related to personal and health information privacy in the Province of Alberta. Experience preparing and submitting grant proposals, research publications, and communications. Knowledge of human ethics regulations and Good Clinical Practices. Proven talent in being creative, innovative, and strategically focused by articulating clinical research ideas and the ability to deliver them. Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and health care professionals at all organizational levels. An active listener with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be agile and adaptable to work independently and effectively in a very demanding, fast-paced setting, with the ability to prioritize tasks, as required. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong proficiency with technology and automated systems/software, including MS Office, Google Applications and/or in-house databases.

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, 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.




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, Metis 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'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identite et une expression sexospecifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.