University of Saskatchewan Looking for Research Co-ordinator at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Full Time

Primary Purpose: To provide support on ethics applications, data acquisition, and research coordination on research projects conducted under the leadership of Dr. Nathan Kolla.

Nature of Work: Dr. Kolla is currently seeking a Research Coordinator to assist with and organize a research program examining biomarkers of personality and psychopathic traits. The research will involve collection of new data. The incumbent is not expected to conduct complex statistical analyses but assist with preparatory an administrative aspects of the work related to data applications, grants, literature searches/reviews, knowledge translation, and collaboration with students and co-investigators. Attention to detail, diligence, drive, and an ability to learn and work independently are necessary to ensure success in the position. Applicants with a background or experience in medical research, personality and/or clinical psychology or a similar field will be given preference.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

Research Development

• Actively participate in grant writing (preparing materials and submission to granting agencies (e.g. Tri-agency, SHRF, College of medicine, SCPOR, RUHF, etc.)
• Writing, obtaining and maintaining ethics
• Assist with aspects of research design including literature searches/lit reviews
• Ensuring compliance with study protocols and timelines
• Oversee data collection (e.g. recruitment of research subjects)
• Overseeing the privacy and secure storage of data, records and documents
• Other Knowledge Translation (e.g. presentations) and Mobilization activities

Communication, Organization, and Project and Time Management

• Work collaboratively with other group and Department members, across campus and in the community by establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues
• Provide necessary work outputs in a timely manner as requested and required
• Effectively establish work scope, timelines, work plans, and accountabilities for self and team members to ensure quality and clarity of scope for projects
• Work with the Principal Investigator and Department to improve the quality, quantity and success of research projects
• Maintain CVs of the PI up to date
• Set priorities, deliver outcomes in a timely manner and set/manage feasible expectations

Education: Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a psychology, sociology, health science, neuroscience, epidemiology or a related health field.

Licenses: Completion of (or willingness to complete) TCPS 2 CORE ethics training if not already completed

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience working in a research environment in a university research setting; experience with interdisciplinary programs preferably in health science and/or allied disciplines, scientific writing, project management, and a broad knowledge of clinical and translational research landscape. Experience with all stages of the research progress, including question development, design, data collection, analysis and knowledge dissemination, including ethics application preparation (behavioral and biomedical).

Skills: Excellent written and verbal academic skills; ability to take initiative and be self-directed; effective interpersonal and communication skill; effective coaching, project management and organizational skills; ability to apply knowledge of research methodology to clinical and fundamental research questions; ability to facilitate research projects; strong critical and analytical ability; knowledge of, and proficiency with various computer applications including SPSS, Stata, and basic knowledge of statistics; collaborative mindset; ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality; ability to effectively manage competing interests, priorities, and deadlines with minimal supervision and within a variety of integrated team environments.

Other: Criminal background check

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to [email protected] (Dr. Mariam Alaverdashvili, PhD)

Department: Psychiatry

Status: Term 1 year

Employment Group: Research Positions – Non-union

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.4

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $59,000.00 – 64,000.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Phase/Band: Not Applicable

Posted Date: 5/31/2024

Closing Date: 6/14/2024

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Site

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where ‘Yes’ is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Yes

Driver’s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the  deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.