Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Title
Research Coordinator
Department
UBCO | Research | Jakobi | School of Health and Exercise Sciences | Faculty of Health and Social Development (Jennifer Jakobi)
Posting End Date
August 31, 2022
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job Summary
The purpose this position is to support the principal investigators and the project team in all aspects of a research project working collaboratively with community partners to enhance older adults experiences and participation in research that supports aging-in-place. The cluster combines multidisciplinary expertise in psychology, biomedical engineering, medicine, kinesiology to understand and maximize personal approaches of older adults to age-in-place. This is an advanced, multifaceted research position that combines administrative responsibilities with research activities, including the development, coordination and implementation of a multi-phase and multi-method research project, through to completion. Major responsibilities include: collaborating with the principal investigator and research team in the development of strategic work plans and the setting of priorities and goals related to the research project; refining data collection and analysis plans and developing detailed protocols as well as conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis; coordinating, training, and supervising research assistants in data collection, data management, data analysis; facilitating innovative initiatives to support knowledge translation; assisting with preparation of reports of research findings, and their dissemination; building effective working relationships.
Organizational Status
This project is part of the research program that focuses on cross-sectoral research that will support older adults to stay in their homes. The team will do this by developing evidence-based, in-home self-management supports for physical activity, functional independence and social connections. This position reports to the Principal Investigator, and works closely with research scientist project leads. Research assistants will report directly to the Research Coordinator. This position will also communicate with the research team.
Work Performed
Ensures successful management of the research project:
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