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Research Officer (Part Time at 50% FTE 1 Year Term)

Date Posted: 12/13/2024
Req ID: 41097
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057565

 

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

The Research Officer is part of a team working at the Faculty of Kinesiology andPhysical Education and specifically in the Exercise Oncology Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. Linda Trinh). The Research Officer supports various research and administrative aspects of several research projects, with a general focus on behaviour change and cancer survivorship. The lab engages in highly collaborative projects with other faculty members, as well as some of the largest cancer centres in Canada (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Odette Cancer Centre). The Research Officer will regularly interact with staff, investigators, external researchers, faculty, and current or potential research participants to conduct and record research activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

 

  • Scheduling day-today project activities
  • Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
  • Following rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies
  • Disseminating and collecting research surveys and questionnaires
  • Coding quantitative research data
  • Tracking and monitoring research activities
  • Maintaining information and databases on digital platforms

 

Essential Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Sciences or Kinesiology with a specialization in exercise oncology
  • Minimum one year of experience co-ordinating and managing exercise oncology-related trials
  • Minimum one year of experience working with cancer survivors
  • Experience with the delivery of randomized controlled trials in exercise oncology
  • Experience with device-measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour (e.g., accelerometers, Fibits, inclinometers)
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), online survey software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership, time management, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and software
  • Ability to work independently, and also collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven ability to deal with people in a tactful and effective manner, ability to exhibit sound judgment in decision making, ability to work independently and in a team
  • Problem solver project-related issues as they arise
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Must be able to work well under pressure, especially during peak study periods


To be successful in this role you will be:

 

  • Meticulous
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Team player

 

Note: This is a Part Time at 50% FTE 1-year term position

 

Closing Date: 01/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Term 
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 08 -- $62,832. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $80,351. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


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