Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Canada
Project Coordinator
External funding in place through August 2012
Description: Researchers at the University of Victoria are looking for a full-time project coordinator to oversee aspects of the collaborative international research network, Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging. As this is a full-time position, a commitment of 35 hours per week for a 35-week period is necessary. This position provides collaborative support to researchers (including faculty, research affiliates, and collaborators) associated with the NIH/NIA Award, Integrative Analysis of Change in Cognition and Health. Responsibilities will include everyday project management such as maintaining financial records, ethics approval, data sharing agreements and the project library and website, as well as specific activities such as conducting literature reviews, liaising with research team members, tracking project-specific progress, organizing and assisting with the development of training workshops, conferences, travel and local meetings, facilitating acces!
s and the transfer of data between UVIC and other research sites, and assisting with the writing of presentations and reports. Information regarding the IALSA network can be obtained at ialsa.org.
Qualifications: A minimum of a completed MA in a social science discipline, including coursework in research design and quantitative methods, is required. Individuals with social science research skills and proven project management experience are especially encouraged to apply. Computer literacy is necessary. Software knowledge and skills required include: Microsoft Office Programs, Endnote, bibliographic search engines, data entry and basic statistical analysis, email, internet and online meeting planning, and basic html programming for website maintenance. Solid communication and organization skills are essential, and evidence of reliability, punctuality and flexibility is required.
Benefits: The annual salary is $48,000-$52,000 CAD depending on expertise, plus benefits. Appointment will be through August 2012 and subject to continuation of grant funding.
To apply: Qualified applicants interested in joining the team should send an electronic cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Dr. Scott M. Hofer at smhofer@uvic.ca. Review of applications will begin Nov. 1, 2009, and continue until a qualified applicant is found.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Scott M. Hofer
Dept. of Psychology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3050 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P5
Canada
Office: (250) 853-3862
Fax: (250) 721-8929
Email: smhofer@uvic.ca
IALSA: http://www.ialsa.org
