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The University of Calgary
Research Coordinator, Community Health Sciences
Calgary
FULL TIME
October 10, 2024
Description
The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 4 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The British Columbia (BC) Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) is a healthy eating initiative funded by the BC Ministry of Health. The program provides low-income adults with $27/week in coupons to purchase healthy foods at farmers' markets, and supportive nutrition skill-building activities. This randomized, controlled trial will examine the impact of the FMNCP on the diet quality (primary outcome), other dietary outcomes, food insecurity, self-reported health-related outcomes and objective health markers of 380 parent-child dyads with low incomes. Outcomes will be compared midway through (13 weeks) and at the end of the intervention period (26 weeks).
Reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2 .
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 4 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
The British Columbia (BC) Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) is a healthy eating initiative funded by the BC Ministry of Health. The program provides low-income adults with $27/week in coupons to purchase healthy foods at farmers' markets, and supportive nutrition skill-building activities. This randomized, controlled trial will examine the impact of the FMNCP on the diet quality (primary outcome), other dietary outcomes, food insecurity, self-reported health-related outcomes and objective health markers of 380 parent-child dyads with low incomes. Outcomes will be compared midway through (13 weeks) and at the end of the intervention period (26 weeks).
Reporting to the Principal Investigator.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Responsible for the coordination and administration of research programs or projects
- Monitor research funding and budgeting resources in collaboration with the PI and Research Accounting
- Responsible for coordinating research staff, students and volunteers, including the delegation of tasks and duties
- Develop project timelines, monitor and control project deadlines and outcomes, and closeout of projects
- Provide research support, produce reports, and administer research policies and procedures
- Develop and coordinate a variety of analytical processes, using software and techniques as required by the project and in support of the PI
- Develop a study manual that details all study protocols
- Plan and oversee operational details of the study in collaboration with the PI and research team
- Review the literature to develop study questionnaires
- Oversee and assist in data collection, data entry, cleaning and analysis, especially dietary intake data
- Liaise with the research team, the BC Association of Farmers' Markets and their community partners
- Assist with hiring and training of new staff
- Maintain ethical approval
- Register the study in a Clinical Trials database
- Contribute to manuscripts for publication
- Must have a Masters degree or a Bachelor's degree with experience in managing clinical trials
- Qualification as a Registered Dietitians is an asset
- Knowledge of public health nutrition
- Ability to plan and direct research and administrative activities within a team environment
- Ability to provide support to other members of the team and related units or teams
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Knowledge of research ethics
- Demonstrated proficiency in budgeting and resource planning
- Demonstrated ability in professional writing, preparing reports and conducting literature reviews for the purpose of presentation and publication
- Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2 .
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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