Research Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Schedule
Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Education Level
Master's degree in a relevant field of study

Career Level
Requires 5 years of relevant experience

JD #
JD00440

Pay Grade:

10

Title:

Research Coordinator (III)

Unit/Project Description:

Based at McMaster University, the PeerOnCall Coordinating Centre is responsible for coordinating multiple research projects related to the implementation of the paired PeerOnCall peer support apps for public safety personnel in Canada.

We are looking for an experienced Research Coordinator to join our PeerOnCall Coordinating Centre Team.

Job Summary:

The Research Coordinator (III) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating protocol procedures and managing the daily operations of a research study ensuring that all aspects of the study protocol are adhered to.

Applies specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, coordinate, and manage moderate to large research projects.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Monitor and coordinate multiple research studies and knowledge translation activities in order to assess the need for and to implement strategies to ensure the conduct of quality research, the achievement of expected time lines and deliverables, and the efficient use of human and practical resources.
Troubleshoot problems at all stages of study development and implementation.
Participate with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols.
Lead the internal research study ethical review process.
Recruit study participants and enlist agencies to refer participants.
Review referrals and keep track of intakes from various referral sources.
Develop an implementation plan for research studies.
Design a promotional strategy and related materials.
Provide advice on and conduct analyses of complex data sets.
Interview study participants to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
Facilitate focus group sessions with study participants.
Facilitate research learning opportunities.
Gain the cooperation of research partners and team members by acting as the first point of contact on a variety of research projects and liaising with project collaborators, stakeholders, and staff.
Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
Identify funding opportunities and coordinate the submission of research proposals.
Oversee the design of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programmes for collection, analysis, and reporting.
Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
Develop estimates of time and resources for a research project.
Prepare data management and operations documentation for the project.
Liaise between the study centre and remote study sites and personnel.
Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied, and that all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
Develop and deliver information and training sessions.
Deliver presentations at meetings, seminars, and conferences as required.
Keep project participants informed of the project's progress through regular reports and newsletters.
Implement and maintain the research program budget.
Conduct literature searches.

Supervision:

Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees.

Requirements:

Master's degree in a relevant field of study.
Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

Experience working with multiple sites and multiple stakeholders is required
Strong communication skills are required
Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis is required
Experience with qualitative analysis is required
Experience with Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board and ethics across multiple sites is required.
Experience with budget projections and reconciliations is required.
Proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Teams, & Zoom is required.
Knowledge of the Public Safety community in Canada is an asset.
Training in research methods is an asset.
Experience with implementation research is an asset.
Comfort with app based technology is an asset.

Additional Information:

To coordinate with national partners, attendance at virtual meetings outside of traditional office hours may occasionally be required
Possiblity of contract extension based on funding

How To Apply

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