Research Coordinator, Health Sciences

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
$71,846-$115,129 Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
This position is responsible for building research capacity and assisting Health Sciences faculty to engage in research. The individual in this role will provide leadership and support faculty in the development and implementation of their research in addition to promoting the development of faculty and student teams and facilitating the implementation of their research. The Health Sciences Research Coordinator role aims to build research capacity and activity among Health Science faculty and, by association, Health Science students. The role supports all Health Sciences programs with research and scholarship activities, leading to increased research capacity.

WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES :

• Collaborates with Health Sciences Faculty to assess, plan, and develop priority activities to promote faculty research.
• Develops and maintains database of current health science research projects by department.
• Identifies internal and external priority collaborative research opportunities and facilitates the pairing/matching of interested faculty.
• Identifies current research resources and develops/maintains a repository.
• Collaborates with departments to organize priority professional development workshops related to new and/or current research resources.
• Assists and mentors faculty on a priority basis as per allocated workload with identifying and utilizing resources related to their research/scholarship, publication and conference submissions.
• Recommends resources for acquisition related to research and advises on placement of resources for maximum impact.
• Explores, recommends, collaboratively develops on a priority basis and in alignment with workload allocation advisory pathways which best match Health Sciences faculty needs related to the development of research capacities

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum of a Master's degree in a Health Sciences discipline or related field is required. Ph.D. in a Health Sciences discipline or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years research experience within a Health Sciences discipline or related field as a principal or co-investigator
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals and teams.
• One or more publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Conference/Teaching presentation experience desirable.

Additional Information
The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Research Coordinator. This position takes effect September 1, 2025 for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years. This role has 1 section for the 2025-2026 academic year. There is the possibility of up to two more sections depending on external resourcing.
Posting Number 00705F Position Type Faculty - Coordinator Position Title Research Coordinator, Health Sciences Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025 End Date 08/31/2026 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 06/03/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by June 17, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.