MTS Level 5 - Research Coordinator - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

As part of our multi-disciplinary healthcare programs, the Health Research Network located on the UPEI Campus, is seeking a kinesiologist to work in our patient-oriented research programs. Specifically, the successful candidate will work directly with individuals in our “Connections program.” The Connections program is geared towards undergraduate students at UPEI who will participate in a 10-week program (1 hour of education with dietitian and health educator and 1 hour of exercise with the new hired kinesiologist per group per week)

In this role, the individual will be involved in planning, implementing, analyzing and presenting elements of various research projects that are under the auspices of the Health Research Network and which includes direct interaction with patient participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the delivery of the Connections exercise Program
• Coordinating the scheduling of the program and pre/post assessments administered
• Participating in Community Advisory Board, Steering Committee and Research Team meetings involved in the project
• Conducting reviews of literature for various projects in different areas
• Assisting the team with project development on a variety of topics within the area of patient-oriented research
• Contributing to the writing of scientific research projects for publication
• Communicating with patients and various health professionals, when and where appropriate
• Program evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Bachelors in Kinesiology
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Strong writing, report creating and data analysis skills
• Excellent organizational skills