Biomedical Engineering Research Coordinator - Schulich School of Engineering

Description

Biomedical Engineering within the Schulich School of Engineering is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Research Coordinator for approximately 12 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Biomedical Engineering Department Operations and working closely with the Department Head, Biomedical Engineering and the Schulich School of Engineering Associate Dean, Research, the Research Coordinator will play a critical role in Biomedical Engineering Research. The Research Coordinator will also support collaborations between researchers within the theme but also across the University of Calgary and beyond, working with a wide range of stakeholders with multiple research projects.

The incumbent will work in an environment with periods of heavy workload and competing demands. This position typically operates on a regular work schedule (Monday to Friday) with occasional variances in start and end time, is primarily on campus (minimum 4 days per week) and may be expected to attend events or provide service outside normal working hours. It is anticipated that this position will spend time (minimum 1 day per week) in the Schulich Research Office with the rest of the time spent in Biomedical Engineering.

It is anticipated that this position will require some local travel.

• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved with Biomedical Engineering research initiatives.
• Identifies new collaboration possibilities across campus and actively fosters productive work relationships, including identifying key stakeholders and bringing them together.
• Develops and implements action plans for the creation and delivery of activities and initiatives as part of Biomedical Engineering.
• Takes responsibility for the successful completion of projects including tracking outcomes.
• Provides both leadership and project management for large grant applications ensuring alignment with program objectives, timelines and budgets. Recommends actions, suggestions, assists with writing and frequent follow-ups to ensure progress.
• Plans and coordinates meetings, workshops, industry days, conferences, and other activities involving academic, industry, and government partners. This includes coordinating room bookings, catering, managing registration, developing event content, and attending the events.
• Liaises with researchers and partners, responding to communication enquiries as needed.
• Assists with data collection, management and analysis of BME research activity.
• Works closely with the BME Department Head on communication to stakeholders and developing reports and presentations.
• Prepares and presents status reports; provides timely and accurate information and updates.
• Provides senior level administrative support to the Biomedical Engineering research leadership.
• Assist with compiling information for the Biomedical Engineering research website.
• Develops and maintains expert knowledge of CIHR and other health-related funding agency requirements.
• Ensures that BME/Schulich health researchers are promptly informed of emerging CIHR and other health-related funding opportunities, program updates, and changes to agency requirements or internal procedures.
• Informs BME/Schulich health researchers about policies, timelines and procedures related to the grant submission process for CIHR and other health-related grant applications.
• Supports CIHR and other health-related grant applications through assistance with application requirements and facilitating internal and external grant reviews.
• Maintains a database of BME and Schulich health-led grant applications and success rates using RMS and other data sources.
• Sets up an internal review process for CIHR and other health-related funding opportunities and/or ensure BME/Schulich health researchers participate in Cumming School of Medicine's Internal Peer Review system.

• A post-secondary education (MSc or PhD) in science, kinesiology, medicine or engineering is required.
• Excellent knowledge of the biomedical engineering sector is required.
• Three or more years of progressive experience in a senior administrative role is required.
• Extensive experience in the implementation of biomedical engineering or health-related projects and initiatives.
• Highly effective organizational skills and a strategic planning skillset are required.
• Ability to effectively negotiate solutions to complex problems and balance competing interests.
• Knowledge of and experience with project management.
• Knowledge of and general understanding of research-related activities such as manuscript reviews, grant writing, planning of scientific meetings.
• Knowledge or experience, with developing partnerships and teams in a research context.
• Excellent organizational and analytic skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of diverse partners.
• Proficiency with computers and a variety of software including Microsoft Office, web-based marketing,…