CCDPM Research Facilitator

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
M&P - AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title
CCDPM Research Facilitator

Department
UBCO | CCDPM Director | Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range
$5,209.17 - $7,485.33 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date
April 26, 2024

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

Job End Date

May 31, 2025

• This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal.
• Please include a cover letter with your application.

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. 

BACKGROUND

The Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM) based within the Faculty of Medicine Interior at UBC Okanagan serves as a provincial leader for research excellence, knowledge translation and exchange in the urgent research field of chronic diseases. The CCDPM focuses on three primary research areas, with prevention and self-management as the crosscutting themes: (1) diabetes and obesity; (2) cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary diseases; (3) neurological disorders. In addition to research focused on prevention, the CCDPM will advance medical care, knowledge, health behaviours, and resources to improve self-management of these conditions.

The Faculty of Medicine’s CCDPM was established in 2019 and fosters new discoveries in health science from a local to global scale. Based at UBC Okanagan, the CCDPM has 8 Investigators, 11 Affiliate Investigators, and 2 Affiliate Clinicians. In 2022, CCDPM Investigators had an annual $4.54M in Primary Investigator funding and $2.97M in Co-Investigator funding. The CCDPM has a focus on translating and implementing research discoveries within and beyond the Okanagan Valley.

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

This position supports CCDPM Investigators across a broad scope of research needs. These requirements include, but are not limited to, operational support for grant proposals, writing and/or editing manuscripts, procurement of research materials, oversight and training of research staff, synthesis and analysis of data for various forms of communication.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

Reports to the CCDPM Director. Takes direction from CCDPM Investigators as required. This position may liaise or consult with stakeholders including the UBCO Office of Research Services, University-Industry Liaison Office, Interior Health Research Department, and ethics and operational review boards at UBC and Interior Health.

WORK PERFORMED

• Collaborates with Investigators in the development of research grant or award nomination proposals. This may include research team coordination; grant writing; copy editing; reviewing and providing feedback on proposal design and content; assisting in writing of letters of intent, proposal support letters and research project information forms; and assisting Investigators to ensure that key components of applications are complete prior to submission.
• Collaborates with Investigators to write and/or edit manuscripts and other publications and presentations.
• Advises Investigators on regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with Investigators to prepare ethics and operational review submissions.
• Collaborates with Investigators to develop and implement project proposals, protocols, work plans and timelines.
• Liaises with stakeholders including UBCO Office of Research Services, University-Industry Liaison Office, Interior Health Research Department, and ethics and operation review boards at UBC and Interior Health.
• Advises on research data management, including best practices for records management and sharing as well as ensuring compliance with privacy and security protocols.
• Advises on and assists with research participant recruitment.
• Procures research equipment and materials.
• Assists with onboarding, training, and mentorship for research staff and students within the CCDPM.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

The position must exercise good will, tact, judgement and discretion and conduct all activities in an ethical manner. This position is expected to exercise professional judgement and initiative in the overall coordination and management of research projects and data. The position is expected to communicate with senior administrative levels and other community/external agencies. Errors in judgement or decision making may compromise funding and operational applications and pose a risk to the reputation of the CCDPM and the University.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works independently with considerable latitude under direction of the CCDPM Director. Work is reviewed against achievement of project objectives and defined goals, and for conformity to established objectives and standards.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

May advise and provide direction to research staff including BCGEU and AAPS employees. May advise and provide direction to undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

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

• PhD in a health sciences field preferred
• Experience in a research environment with applied knowledge and demonstrated skill in developing, facilitating and administering successful research proposals (e.g., scholarships, fellowships or grant applications) particularly in the health sciences
• Demonstrated authorship of peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Experience preparing budgets and forecasting is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in identifying funding sources and developing successful funding applications
• Excellent knowledge of granting agency requirements and application procedures
• Experience with research review processes and developing collaborative agreements with researchers, granting agencies and other departments
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements for conduct of research
• Advanced knowledge of research data management best practices
• Very good knowledge of University policies and procedures related to research administration
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary, multi-site research teams is an asset
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to exercise professional judgment and initiative in the overall coordination and management of research projects