Research Coordinator

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

Job End Date

This is a one-year term position starting April 1, 2026 with the possibility of an extension.

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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 coordinator will collaborate with members of Pharmacists Clinic and Practice Innovation Portfolio  within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by participating in the design, coordination, and execution of projects related to the field of pharmacy practice.
The incumbent will provide coordination support for  research activities, and will be responsible for assisting with the creation of research protocols, coordinating the collection of data and research sites, the entry of data, and will coordinate the analysis of data and writing of research findings. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to: identifying, developing, preparing and coordinating research grant and academic proposals, letters of intent, background documentation, research program rationales, ethics submissions, data collection and management, data analysis and preparation of other documents.
Organizational Status
The Practice Innovation portfolio and the Pharmacists Clinic engage in the advancement of pharmacy practice and education in the province of BC. . The incumbent will work with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and associated principal investigators.
Work Performed

- Evaluating, designing, developing, preparing and coordinating inter-and trans-disciplinary grants, research, and academic proposals, letters of intent, background documentation, ethics submissions, program rationales and other reports.
- Liases with the UBC Office of Research Services and the University Industry Liaison Office to facilitate ethics and grant applications
- Coordinates the development and submission of grant applications  
- Collaborates with investigators within and outside of CORE in the completion of research projects.
- Interviews and administers questionnaires to study participants
- Responsible for data entry and validation, including the cleaning of data as required
- Translates research initiatives and concepts into written documentation.
- Responsible for writing and editing technically substantial sections of research grant proposals
- Coordinates and participates in the preparation of conference presentations, academic manuscripts, and technical reports as required.
- Participates and contributes to research rounds and related activities
-Development of data collection methods and tools, including interview guides and surveys

Analyzes both quantitative and qualitative data

- Performs other related duties, as required
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The position requires excellent judgment to assist in the identification and recommendation of sound analytic techniques for research projects. The incumbent will require minimal supervision and will exercise independent judgment regarding scheduling and timely completion of tasks.
The incumbent will be required to maintain good clinical judgment and will need to function within ethical standards. Judgment in this regard includes such things as: taking appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data is preserved, not using coercion to enroll a potential particpant in a study, and making sure that consent is truly informed , and that all necessary ethics approval and certification is in place. The consequences of unethical conduct would reflect on the principal investigator and all those associated. Error would also be associated with the loss of investigator productivity, as well the potential loss of renewal grant funding.
Supervision Received
This position will report directly to the Associate Dean of Practice Innovation.
Supervision Given
The research coordinator may be involved in the supervision of students and technicians.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in a relevant discipline related to health research and pharmacy practice research.
Minimum two years of related experience in qualitative research.

Experience with publications and grant writing preferred; Computer experience required. Detail oriented, effective oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills; Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.