Job Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category M&P - AAPS

Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B

Job Title Research Manager

Department Isserow Laboratory Support Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range $6,068.92 - $8,724.25 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date February 4, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date Jan 15, 2025

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Research Manager plays a key role in enhancing SCBC\'s research through the development of strategic plans and the oversight of all research activities within SportsCardiologyBC. Working closely with the Director of Operations and Research Directors, they are responsible for supervising all grant and ethics applications for division members. Additionally, they serve as the primary resource liaison for all members on matters related to research policies, procedures, and contracts.

Organizational Status

The Research Manager will:

Report to the Director of Operations

Attend weekly meetings and other meetings as needed with the Director of Operations, Research Directors and division members

Interact closely with PIs (Principal Investigators) and other partners with regards to research activities

Interact closely with other staff at SportsCardiologyBC with regards to research activities

Interact with members of relevant UBC departments and facilities, including the Faculty of Medicine Office of Research Services, and Financial Services

Interact with funding agencies, decision-makers, university personnel, and community agencies

Work Performed

Research Support:

In collaboration with the Director of Operations and Research Director, develops a strategic plan to drive research productivity and competitiveness at SCBC

Manages all research activities including research orientation, study design, protocol development, database design, collection and analysis

Develops and implements internal processes for grant applications and follow up

Drafts forecasts for project budgets, research grants and grant applications

Coordinates with granting agencies, research institutes, and centers to address issues related to policies and procedures concerning current research funding opportunities

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Lab testing including quality assurance, protocol generation and maintenance

Develops the quarterly Newsletter and other research reports

Ethics Facilitation:

Develops ethics applications for both Human and Animal studies in collaboration with PIs and Research Managers

Advises Research Director on requirements for ethics and operational approvals based on site and level of complexity of the study

Resolves questions and issues related to ethics approval process at UBC and health authorities

Works closely with the Department\'s Research Manager to address issues brought forward by division members and staff

Provides advice to team members for ethics approval

Grant Facilitation:

Identifies appropriate funding opportunities for PIs and advises PIs on application requirements and deadlines. Maintains in-depth knowledge and understanding of researchers and research programs

Drafts grant applications for granting agencies and writes scientific aspects of grant applications as needed

Answers all research related enquiries of PIs

Maintains up-to-date knowledge relevant to grant applications to ensure that researcher grant applications and budgets meet all grant funding agency, Department, Faculty of Medicine, and UBC requirements

Provides leadership as the resource liaison to all team members in supporting grant and ethics applications

Ensures faculty members meet their deadlines for operating and salary grants

Ensures ethical standards of research are followed

Performs other related duties as required

Statistics:

Conducts analysis, and prepares statistics on relevant research grant information

Creates and maintains publication metrics

Presents and explains statistics to team members

Performs other related duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The Research Manager will be responsible for coordination and management of all day-to-day activities related to supporting PIs applying for ethics, research grants and grant facilitations. Poor decisions could delay the timely completion of the applications or be damaging to the reputation, and cause financial loss to, the Pl, the Division, UBC and other institutions affiliated with the project(s).

Supervision Received
For the most part the Research Manager will work independently and will receive direction, as necessary, from the Research Director.

Supervision Given
This position will provide mentorship and guidance on prioritization of tasks to meet internal and external deadlines. The position will also supervise and assist support staff, research staff and work study students as needed to ensure that the research grant and ethics applications are prepared and executed in a timely and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one\xe2\x80\x99s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one\xe2\x80\x99s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree or higher preferred. Strong experience with CPET. Experience in conducting/supporting research. Experience in technical writing required. Experience in human resource management is preferred. Experience with UBC financial systems preferred. Experience in office administration in a research area at UBC preferred. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Detailed knowledge of UBC grant and ethics application preparation. Knowledge of research institutes and how they relate to each other and to UBC.

Knowledge of conflict of interest and conflict of commitment is an asset. Financial skills with the ability to effectively use Excel at an advanced level. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to exercise initiative, diplomacy, tact, and discretion. Proficient and comfortable using a range of software for desktop publishing, website design and database/accounts administration, and in variety of operating systems. Ability to analyze problems, identifies key information and issues, and effectively resolve. Ability to identify, obtain, and effectively manage organizational resources. Excellent written and verbal English. Ability to communicate effectively verbally. Ability to work with others in a team environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning and evening meetings/events as required.

University of British Columbia