Job Description

Department

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Physical Therapy

Salary range

$50,837.16 to $68,637.60

Hours per week

37.5

Grade

7

Posted date

August 26, 2025

Closing date

September 2, 2025

Position Type

Full Time - Trust Funded

Description

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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.

Location

- This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at 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, Metis, 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. Learn more.

Working for the Department of Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta is accepting applications for a postdoctoral position in learning health systems, supervised by Dr. Erin McCabe.


Dr. Erin is an Assistant Professor who is committed to partnering with community organizations to improve health outcomes. She uses a health systems and policy research lens with the aim of improving access to evidence-based rehabilitation interventions and the amplification of the patient-voice into the health system. She uses has a strong interest in learning health systems, implementation science, patient engagement, and the co-design approaches in research.

Position Summary

Located within the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta, Dr. McCabe's research group conducts research related to the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures, measurement-based care, and clinical outcome measures as part of a learning health system. The overarching objective of our research is to improve the health system through the study of how to effectively co-design, implement and sustain "practice to data" learning health system components. We use multiple methods, patient engagement approaches and work in partnership with community partners (e.g. AHS, Recovery Alberta, Edmonton Public Schools). Sample projects include a provincial initiative to co-design and implement an outcome measure framework in neuro-rehabilitation, studying how outcome measure practices are sustained within a health system, and co-designing, implementing and evaluating routine outcome measure practices in a school-based mental health settings.


I am seeking a research coordinator to join my growing team. This is a junior level position responsible for contributing to research activities, coordinating engagement activities with people with lived experience and clinicians, as well as project management for three projects related to implementing outcome measures in partnership with community organizations.

Duties

Supports development of research protocols, ethics applications and reviews Supports data collection and analysis (surveys, interviews, focus groups) Develops presentations, funder reports, and publications based on research results Develop work plan, track milestones and timelines throughout the life cycle of the research projects Coordinates and facilitates co-design activities with people with lived experience and clinical staff

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree with a Master's in health-related discipline (e.g., nursing, medicine, physical therapy, rehabilitation science) preferred 1-3 years experience managing or coordinating research projects 1-2 years project management experience required, with formal project management training an asset 1-2 years of research experience in a relevant research field Demonstrated ability to perform literature reviews Demonstrated experience with leading academic writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated training or experience with health measurement (e.g., patient reported outcome measures, clinical outcome measures, psychometrics, clinimetrics, etc) Training or experience in patient engagement in research


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 inclusivity 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.

Note:

This opportunity will be available until midnight September 2, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.