Senior Research Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan novel research projects focused on digital mental health interventions, mental illness, and substance use.
• Integrate AI into the Minder App and design safety and privacy safeguards for Natural Language Processing (NLP) in chatbots.
• Create evidence-based e-intervention content and develop standards for digital mental health services.
• Supervise and mentor junior research staff, trainees, students, and volunteers to ensure high-quality research output.
• Serve as a technical advisor to internal and external collaborators regarding study design, data analysis, and security compliance.
• Write and edit scientific documents, including protocols, technical reports, and knowledge translation materials.
• Oversee project timelines, workplans, and administrative logistics, including liaison with UBC ethics and research offices.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two years of related research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Strong scientific writing skills.
• Experience with e-mental health or digital health interventions.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in research project coordination, management, and administration.
• Experience with social media, web development, and NLP integration.
• Applied and academic knowledge of mental health and addictions clinical research.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under pressure.
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse partners across healthcare, academia, and the NGO sector.

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 Department of Psychiatry is an internationally recognized academic unit developing cutting-edge research and clinical projects to improve mental health and substance use services globally.