Description

The Department of Community Health Sciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Position Title. This Full-time Fixed Termposition is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

The research team aims to improve care for people living with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure through patient-centred health services research, prognostic communication, and implementation of evidence-informed care.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, coordinate and report on the research project life cycle, including work plans, timelines, resources, recruitment milestones, risks, data quality, reporting, and deliverables

Works independently, takes initiative in defining work needs and priorities and works as part of a team to manage projects with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

Coordinate communication among investigators, clinicians, patient partners, Alberta Kidney Care teams, trainees, and research staff; document decisions and elevate operational issues when needed

Orient and support research assistants and trainees involved in participant engagement and data collection, as assigned

Foster effective relationships with clinical teams, clinic managers, and patient and caregiver partners to support implementation of research activities

Project Coordination

Coordinate planning and logistics for a mixed-methods study of kidney care pathways, including end-user engagement, scheduling, and study documentation

Liaise with clinicians, patients and technical collaborators to gather and communicate usability and workflow feedback on the intervention package

Prepare and maintain study protocols, procedure manuals, participant information and consent or notification materials, surveys, interview guides, usability scripts, and reports

Coordinate clinical staff orientation, training sessions and study resources for feasibility pilots and trial rollout

Support research communications, presentations, publications and knowledge translation activities with investigators and stakeholders

Prepare project progress reports, study milestone summaries, and briefing materials for research and stakeholder meetings

Organize research meetings, stakeholder consultations and patient-partner sessions; prepare agendas, minutes, action logs and presentation materials

Liaise with participating clinics within Alberta Kidney Care to support research operations and participant engagement

Research Implementation, Data Collection, Reporting and Evaluation

Support evaluation of study procedures and assessment of the feasibility of the intervention package in participating kidney clinics

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and site-specific workflows for surveys, interviews, usability testing, feasibility pilots and trial activities under the direction of the Principal Investigator

Coordinate participant identification, recruitment, scheduling and follow-up using approved study procedures

Monitor recruitment, retention and response rates at participating sites and propose adjustments to help meet enrolment and follow-up goals

Serves as primary liaison between investigators, other healthcare professionals, and research participants

Ensures that all research related activities are carried out in accordance with the established protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies





Coordinate training and orientation for study personnel, clinicians and patient-facing staff on relevant research procedures

Coordinate clinical site readiness, training schedules and phased rollout activities for the planned multi-site trial, and monitor adherence to approved implementation procedures

Work with authorized health system personnel to obtain required study data and monitor intervention use and workflow indicators from Connect Care (Epic), where permitted by approvals and data access agreements

Document and report adverse events, participant distress, and protocol deviations in accordance with approved study procedures and Research Ethics Board requirements

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in health sciences, public health, epidemiology, nursing, psychology, social sciences, or a related discipline

3-5 years of relevant experience in clinical research, health services research, or research project coordination, preferably in a healthcare or academic setting

Demonstrated experience coordinating research activities, including study planning, participant recruitment, data collection, follow-up, and monitoring project timelines and deliverables

Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, semi-structured interviews, and the collection and management of research data

Experience preparing and maintaining research ethics applications, amendments, study protocols, and other regulatory documentation

Knowledge of research ethics, confidentiality, privacy and secure handling of patient information, including familiarity with TCPS 2 and applicable health information privacy requirements

Proficiency with research data collection and management tools (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office applications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively and sensitively with patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare administrators

Excellent organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and competing priorities

Ability to work independently with limited supervision, exercise sound judgment within established protocols, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate research records and ensure data quality

Preferred Qualifications and Expertise

Master's degree in public health, health sciences, epidemiology, health services research, implementation science, or a related field

Experience coordinating pragmatic clinical trials, randomized controlled trials or multi-site research studies, including participant follow-up, protocol adherence and study monitoring

Experience conducting qualitative interviews, usability testing, or patient and clinician engagement activities, including familiarity with qualitative analysis software such as NVivo

Knowledge of implementation science principles and frameworks and experience supporting clinical implementation

Experience working with patients and healthcare providers to co-design, evaluate, or implement healthcare interventions, including digital health tools and clinical decision support systems





Experience working within Alberta Health Services or similar healthcare organizations, including familiarity with clinical workflows and electronic health record systems such as Connect Care (Epic)

Experience supporting clinician education, training sessions, patient and community engagement, and knowledge translation activities

Familiarity with shared decision-making, patient‑reported outcome measures, and patient-centred care research

Experience with quantitative data analysis and qualitative coding using statistical or research software (e.g., R, Stata, or NVivo)

Application Deadline: November 10, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2 .

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📌 Research Coordinator, Community Health Sciences (Alberta)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Alberta