RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATOR - Heart Disease & Deprivation Study Faculty of Nursing CompetitionNo: 0410FTT10315IA Posting Date: October 22, 2004 Closing Date: November 5, 2004 Position Type: Full Time - Grant Funded Salary range: $3559 - $4540 per month Grade: 10 Hours: 35 per wk This position has a comprehensive benefits program. This position is for three years. Transportation will be required for travel within the city and northern Alberta. Interested applicants may contact Dr. Alex Clark prior to applying at (780) 492-8347. DutiesThis is a 3-year study funded by the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. Under the leadership of Dr. Alex Clark, this research focuses on exploring the factors affecting the health behaviours of people with heart disease who have low incomes. Coordinates preparation and submission of research proposals, and contributes to all stages of proposal writing Participates in data collection and analysis by arranging interviews with research participants, conducting in-depth interviews, arranging for transcription, and undertaking analysis Assists with preparation of manuscripts, presentations and other forms of dissemination Develops and maintains budgets, records transactions and makes revisions to budget projections Maintains reference database and article library Drafts reports, including ethics, funding and annual reports Schedules research team meetings, prepares agendas and takes minutes Arranges travel for research team members Assists with supervision of research assistants and PhD students Oversees timesheets and payroll matters of research assistants Monitors and updates project time-lines as required Assists research team in profession activities as required (e.g. presentations of findings) Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a health or social sciences discipline; graduate degree in health or social sciences discipline preferred Significant amount of related experience, including project management, working with confidential data, and working with patients and health professionals Previous supervisory experience an asset Computer proficiency using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), ProCite, NUD-IST; knowledge using PeopleSoft applications (Financials) Excellent qualitative research skills, including data collection, analysis and dissemination of results Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision

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