Research Coordinator in Healthy Aging

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute research activities for the Aging, Mobility, and Cognition (AMC) Lab, ensuring project milestones and timelines are met.
• Coordinate randomized controlled trials and cohort studies, including the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage confidential research data using REDCap, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and proper archiving.
• Recruit eligible older adults with diverse chronic conditions through community engagement and information sessions.
• Prepare data for statistical analysis and assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.
• Lead ethics applications and management, ensuring adherence to all research protocols and safety standards.
• Supervise and train research assistants, volunteers, and project teams.
• Oversee day-to-day budget use, invoice payments, and pcard reconciliations.
• Perform literature searches and synthesis on specific research topics.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in a clinical research laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in REDCap and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of statistics and literature synthesis.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with older adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neuropsychological testing, neuroimaging, mobility, or exercise prescription.
• Experience with randomized controlled trials and databasing.
• Knowledge of age-related changes in physical and cognitive abilities, including dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
• Proficiency in R or basic coding skills.
• Strong understanding of physiological and cognitive responses to exercise in older adults.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. The AMC Lab operates under the Department of Physical Therapy and the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, focusing on advancing knowledge in healthy aging.