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UBCO | Sakakibara Laboratory | Southern Medical Program | Faculty of Medicine

Posting End Date
September 29, 2026

Job End Date
September 30, 2027

This is a (12 month) term position with possibility of renewal.

This is a part time position at (0.8) FTE

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 will undertake a variety of research-related activities in the Okanagan Stroke Research Lab at the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. Research activities will primarily include recruiting, undertaking study operations, and conducting assessments for the E xploring the n atural h istory of chronic dise a se self-manageme n t and health resour ce utilization after stroke (ENHANCE) study. In this study, participants complete 5 assessments every 3 months, over 12 months.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
This position will work at the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. This position will report to Dr. Brodie Sakakibara.

WORK PERFORMED
This position will receive training to coordinate and assist in the ENHANCE study and other projects.

Under general supervision, this position will:

Recruit, interview and assess patients participating in rehabilitation studies

Assemble and distribute study-related packages required for data collection

Conduct data entry in RedCap with frequent auditing of data completeness

Serve as primary point of contact and coordinate communication and collaboration among other study sites

Follow-up with participants via phone (e.g., scheduling, honorarium preferences, troubleshooting equipment and shipping challenges)

Perform literature searches, data extraction and database maintenance

Develop media/materials to disseminate research to clinicians (knowledge translation)

Actively participate in research team meetings to define and plan research participant recruitment strategies, protocols and goals.

Support the work of research trainees.

Support the general administration of the OK Stroke Research Lab’s activities, including preparation and submissions of publications and grants, scheduling meetings and research activities, organizing meetings and travel.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR




Inappropriate interactions with study participants could result in negative health outcomes, and patients and their families becoming frustrated, angry or seeking compensation.

Inappropriate interactions with university staff could result in termination of studies, thus impacting the long-term viability of the studies.

Inattention to paperwork detail (errors on forms) could jeopardize the results of clinical trials.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This role will be supervised by Dr. Brodie Sakakibara and research trainees. The supervisors may at times not be in office that the candidate is working; thus, this role must be fully competent and independent in their ability to follow the study protocols.

SUPERVISION GIVEN
None

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or Graduation from a technical college or institute. A University/college degree in a program related to rehabilitation, disability or other healthcare discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with direct research experience.

Candidate must have strong communication skills, ability to work alone and as a member of a team, positive attitude, self-motivation and enthusiasm and experience with seniors and those with chronic conditions. Candidates also need to be able to work with older adults with disability in both the acute hospital setting and community.

Candidates should have excellent organizational skills and writing skills, as well as be self-directed. The candidate would benefit from having previous relevant training in research data gathering and analysis in university and healthcare settings and experience in drafting reports and other research documents. Candidates will be provided with detailed training to undertake these activities, but this position requires a great deal of professionalism, organizational and problem-solving skills. Transportation will be required for this study as recruitment takes place at Kelowna General Hospital and study packages are to be dropped off at FedEx and/or Canada Post. Assessments may also take place at participants' place of residence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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