The Department of Surgery in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator . This Full‑time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. This position reports to the Principal Investigator. The Strategies for Precision Health in Breast Cancer (SPHERE) research group is seeking a Research Co‑ordinator. The position will support research projects initiated by SPHERE researchers that frequently involve complex co‑ordination. The position requires detailed knowledge of the research administration and management systems within the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services. The need for strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make judicious decisions are essential requirements. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to initiate, co‑ordinate and manage a national CIHR funded multi‑site study: Arm Morbidity following Axillary Surgery for Node‑Positive Breast Cancer (ARMOR). The research co‑ordinator will be responsible for sub‑site initiation, liaison between the University of Calgary as lead site and sub‑sites and the day‑to‑day co‑ordination and management of the study. The candidate will further support Dr. Laws and other SPHERE PIs in executing other aspects of their research programs, including but not limited to grant submissions, ethics/legal, financial management and coordinating research team members. The position requires solid innovative problem‑solving ability. Flexibility and the ability to handle change with ease are essential. The position requires the ability to address complex situations daily and the display of good judgment. Impact of error is high.





Summary of Key Responsibilities

ARMOR Study:

- All research management and coordination tasks associated with the study
- Operational set‑up of study at the University of Calgary and sub‑sites across Canada
- Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained local and sub‑sites across Canada
- Assist sub‑sites with ethics applications as needed. Maintain a central database of REB approval and renewal dates for sub‑sites
- Work with CSM Legal and the SPHERE program manager to initiate and maintain contracts with each sub‑site over the lifetime of the study
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with study staff at each study site. Act as point of first contact with sub‑sites and independent troubleshooting of problems arising with sub‑sites as needed
- Co‑ordinate regular group update meetings with sub‑site research staff
- Write and co‑ordinate content for quarterly newsletters
- Develop and maintain study specific standard operating procedures
- Budget monitoring; responsible for overseeing all research accounting matters, budget reconciliation, reviewing financial reporting to funders and facilitating sub‑site recruitment payments
- Undertake all external reporting related to ARMOR
- Make recommendations to the Principal Investigator as to study design, recruitment, consenting process,



regulatory process and study execution. Provide regular updates to the Principal Investigator on study progress
- Undertake all recruitment, consenting and enrollment for Alberta sites and sub‑sites with virtual recruitment. Undertake all follow‑up with study participants as needed. Act as first point of contact for study participants

Other tasks:

- Advise on and identify funding opportunities for upcoming projects. Establish and maintain a SPHERE funding opportunity database
- Manage all aspects of the research projects initiated by the Principal Investigator and other SPHERE Principal Investigators as assigned
- Assist with operational set up and maintenance of research projects as assigned
- Manage research project funding as assigned
- Preparation of written materials including funding applications, research protocols, external reporting, publications and presentations
- Co‑ordinate research funding applications for the Principal Investigator and assist with funding applications for other SPHERE Principal Investigators as needed
- Participate in the planning, design and execution of research projects
- Support trainees, research assistants and students working on research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator
- Contribute constructively to SPHERE team‑based culture, ensuring interactions with SPHERE team members and collaborators are positive
- Manage complex study data, which will include Level 4 health data in accordance with Alberta Health Services and University of Calgary policies and procedures
- Liaise with Alberta Health Services administrative data teams (CancerData, SPOR) and research administration to ensure tim

📌 Research Coordinator, Surgery (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary