Research Manager

Staff - Non Union

Job Category
M&P - AAPS

Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title
Research Manager

Department
Sassi Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

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

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Posting End Date
March 15, 2024

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

Job End Date

Mar 17, 2025

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

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 Manager will report to Dr. Roberto Sassi, Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division of the UBC Department of Psychiatry, with co-supervision by Drs. Martha J. Ignaszewski, Senior Medical Director of Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders at BCCH, and Michael Krausz, LEEF Chair in Addiction Research with UBC Psychiatry. The role of the research manager is to support the development of an academic research program regarding youth substance use and concurrent disorders, focusing on youth and families who are at high risk of overdose.

The Research Manager will be actively involved in all components of the academic program from project conceptualization through realization, with guidance and direction provided by the extended team. The Research Manager provides support, coordination, and communication for the administrative, academic and financial activities of the research program.

Organizational Status
The Research Manager will report directly to Dr. Sassi and Dr. Ignaszewski, and will work closely with Dr. Krausz and the research team. The Research Manager liaises with BC Children’s Research Institute, and UBC research administrative units including the Office of Research Services, the Research Ethics Board, and the Faculty of Medicine’s Research Office. Relationships with other universities at both national/international levels as well as partners within the research networks as required.
Work Performed

• Managing the substance use and concurrent disorders research operations at all stages including preparation and project conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring and submission of supporting documentation, and reporting

• Involving in informing medium and long term strategic planning and core research infrastructure development

• Coordinating and managing work plans and timelines for research projects

• Leading and developing the implementation of research plans

• Optimizing research team workflow and processes to enhance efficiency and enable improve study planning and progress tracking, including liaising with REB committees, and submitting and maintaining appropriate ethics board documentation

• Managing and overseeing data collection process

• Developing and implementing project proposals and reports

• Leading the creation of budgets, ensuring compliance with granting agency policies and procedures

• Ensuring that all requirements at all institutional levels are met and maintained

• Assisting with the supervision of all grant management functions, including preparation of budgets, submission of new proposals, and other required documents to federal and private funding agencies

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with budgets and expenditures related to designated and sponsored funds

• Preparing budgets and forecasting for all research projects and activities.

• Performing other related duties as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Manager is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner. Patient confidentiality must be respected when dealing with research data. Errors made could influence the ability of research staff to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility of the investigators. As data and results may be disseminated to other research partners, their results and credibility can be negatively influenced by the researcher's error.
Supervision Received
Regular direction and bi-weekly supervision will be provided by Drs. Sassi, Ignaszewski and Krausz. The post-holder should be able to work independently, while seeking supervision as necessary, and to exercise a considerable amount of judgment and initiative in their duties.
Supervision Given
As above.
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

• BA degree in psychology or allied topics would be an asset;

• Experience working as project coordinator; personal experience with youth with mental health or substance use problems.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient

• Prior experience with structured project management of large-scale projects