Research Project Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:08/02/2023

Req ID: 33214

Faculty/Division:
Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department:
Department of Family & Community Medicine

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is recognized internationally for its clinical, educational and research excellence.

Our faculty are clinical and academic leaders who are breaking new ground on issues ranging from inner city health, addiction medicine, global health, palliative care, immigrant and indigenous health and far more.

The DFCM is home to the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, a full-time professional, second-entry undergraduate degree program delivered in collaboration with Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the Michener Institute of Education at the University Health Network.

As Research Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in support of a novel initiative to improve the health of Ontarians.

You will be part of a world class, multidisciplinary health services research team (primary care, respirology, physicians, biostatistics) collaborating to improve the health of marginalized communities using large health databases.

Relying on your strong organization and analytical skills, you will coordinate all aspects of investigator-initiated research studies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Coordinating projectspecific activities from project initiation to project completion, including monitor project timelines and maintain study documentation in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
Supporting the development of research study protocols, including study design and analytic procedures, amendments for research ethics boards
Contributing to the preparation of abstracts, poster presentations, peerreviewed publications and other relevant deliverables
Liaising with study team members to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of research projects

Essential Qualifications:

Master's degree in a health services related discipline
Minimum three years' relevant experience coordinating research projects with in an academic and/or healthcare setting
Experience supporting multiple projects, including tracking project timelines and deliverables
Experience providing administrative support to project groups and committees
Demonstrated experience coordinating Research Ethics Board submissions, and understanding factors related to data collection and confidentiality
Experience drafting statistical reports and project documentation and conducting literature reviews
Experience preparing surveys and questionnaires, compiling results and tabulating statistical data
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, survey tools and video conference platforms (Zoom, MS Teams)
Exercising discretion and good judgment in oral, written, and interpersonal communication
Ability to interpret results and contribute to manuscripts and other deliverables
Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to adjust to changing work plans, schedules and deadlines
Strong work ethic andthe ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team and ability to be proactive for identification and resolution of issues
Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness
Demonstrated attention to detail and keen eye for accuracy
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience with R or Python programming languages

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Insightful
Multitasker
Organized

This is a 1-year, grant-funded contract opportunity, with the possibility for renewal.

Closing Date: 08/16/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Grant - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter:
Dinuka Perera

**Lived Experience Statement