Research Associate, Precision Surgery & Digital Health

Job title:

Research Associate, Precision Surgery & Digital Health

Company

University of British Columbia

Job description

AcademicJob Category Faculty Non BargainingJob Title Research Associate, Precision Surgery & Digital HealthDepartment Cooper Laboratory | Department of Orthopaedics | Faculty of Medicine (Anthony Cooper)Posting End Date April 7, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Mar 31, 2026T he expected pay for this position is $60,000.00 per annum.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. The Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a part-time (0.6 FTE) Research Associate to lead various research endeavors in precision surgery and digital innovation under the department of Orthopaedics at UBC (Pediatrics), working closely with the Digital Lab and Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics at BC Children’s Hospital.The successful candidate will provide leadership in managing the assigned research program, including the development and coordination of research plans and establishing priorities and timelines for research projects. They will assist the Principal Investigator(s) in the conceptualization and development of research proposals, development of strategic work plans and setting of priorities and goals for the program. They will provide direction to the research team in conducting all aspects of research activities, including ethical integrity; ethical approval, recruitment, training and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data collection, data management and data analysis. They will prepare reports, scientific publications, grants and dissemination activities pertaining to research findings. Manages research budgets and resources.The UBC Department of Orthopaedics has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Our mission is to create knowledge, advance learning, and improve musculoskeletal health for the community at the provincial, national, and international levels. The Department consists of seven clinical divisions and a division of orthopaedic research, and is comprised of 200+ academic and clinical faculty who choose to contribute large blocks of their time to advance knowledge in the areas of clinical orthopaedics, musculoskeletal science as well as applied biomedical engineering and related basic science areas. This focus allows the Department to be at the forefront of exciting new developments in the areas of minimally invasive joint replacement, improved bone healing, advanced techniques in spinal surgery, innovative arthroscopic techniques, and improved biomaterials and implants.RESPONSIBILITIESReporting jointly to Dr. Anthony Cooper, Clinical Associate Professor and Dr. John Jacob, Senior Director, Applied Research & Innovation and Adjunct Professor, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Provides leadership in managing all aspects of research program including the development and coordination of research plans, and establishing priorities and timelines for funded research projects.
• Liaising with various health care professionals, research collaborators and patient/parent partners as necessary.
• Coordinates and develops knowledge translation activities including the preparation of manuscripts and comprehensive reports, briefing notes, profiling documents/communication and conference materials.
• Supervising, training and assisting the junior research staff in preparing necessary research-related documents such as ethics approvals, grant submissions and abstracts for conferences.
• Coordinating and developing grant applications.
• Training and co-supervision of postgraduate students and research team members.
• Maintaining finances for the research program.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful applicants will have:

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Digital Health or other related disciplines.
• Five (5) years of related experience, including research project management working with multi-disciplinary teams or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Relevant research experience in observational and quasi-experimental designs, randomized control studies, registries, administrative data, and clinical epidemiology.
• Computer literacy and experience required, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet searches, and STATA, SAS or R.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise appropriate tact, discretion, confidentiality and good judgement in all matters.
• Ability to work effectively, independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of collaborators.
• Experience in project management and grant writing.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced and demanding team environment.
• Drive and enthusiasm, to both lead and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent methodological skills.
• 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.

The expected salary for this position is $60,000.00 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.APPLICATION PROCEDUREAn application package should include:

• A letter of application outlining the applicant’s research interests;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for 1 referees

Applications should be submitted online at (JR#).Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Jacki Lung, HR Coordinator at .Review of applications will begin on March 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is April 1, 2025 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Jacki Lung via email at . If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at or contact the Centre at .With gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and its distributed programs, which include four university academic campuses, are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations Peoples and communities around the province.Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.The Faculty – comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 10,000 clinical faculty members – is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.UBC – One of the World’s Leading Universities. As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Expected salary

$60000 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:24:18 GMT

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