Research & Global Surgery Coordinator

This is a part time position with a term length of 1 year plus 1 day.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta comprises 15 divisions and offers comprehensive programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. In addition to its core divisions, the department includes numerous research groups that drive cutting-edge advancements in areas such as transplantation, joint preservation and regeneration, and surgical simulation technology. Established in 1922, the department has long been a leader in the field, committed to balancing technological innovation with the human touch that defines the art of surgery. Its overarching mission is to restore health through surgical intervention while upholding patient dignity and comfort as essential components of care.

Position Summary

This position involves coordination of day-to-day research operations within the Division of Otolaryngology. The research coordinator will work closely with surgeon researchers (principal investigators), trainees, students and other research staff to plan, execute, and support research activities within the division. The coordinator will also be responsible for day-to-day global surgery operations and activities undertaken by the Division. This involves coordination of Global Surgery Initiatives including the Eldoret Airway Surgical Training Program, the UofA-Moi Otolaryngology Partnership, and other such initiatives and programs undertaken by the surgical members of The Division. This coordinator is responsible for communication with team members, organizing travel and regulatory requirements, documentation, logistics, and coordination of global health related research.

Responsibilities

Research coordination (50%)

• Supporting the writing/editing of research protocols
• Editing and supporting the writing of research ethics applications including prospective, retrospective, and clinical trial studies
• Assisting in writing research grant applications
• Retrospective chart review/data collection
• Prospective research participant enrolment/consent, in-person and phone follow-ups
• Data analysis using advanced statistical methods 
• Creating and delivering oral and poster research presentations at local and international meetings
• Coordinating and directing medical students and residents through various phases of research projects
• Supporting the writing and editing of research manuscripts, and preparing them for publication

Global surgery coordination (50%)

• Communication with global surgery project team members (divisional members, trainees and other staff who are attending global surgical trips)
• Organizing travel and regulatory requirements such as flights, accommodations, licensing and visa applications for faculty and staff for surgical trips
• Surgical mission documentation and logistics including assisting and supporting the drafting of global surgery project reports, project assessments and needs assessments
• Assisting in writing global health grant applications
• Purchasing and acquiring of equipment including communicating and arranging payment with companies external to the university such as medical supply companies, surgical equipment companies, etc. This involves logistics only- all budget/purchasing decisions are at the direction of the supervisor
• Leading fundraising activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Surgery or Surgical Research or a related health research field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in health research within an academic or healthcare related setting
• Minimum of 3 years experience in global health or global surgery projects
• Experience in supporting quantitative and qualitative research
• Experience in research ethics applications
• Experience in grant writing and reporting
• Experience and skills in time management and task triaging
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as SPSS
• Facility with Microsoft office and Google suite

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.