The Research Associate will manage the ethics application and compliance process for a research project. They will draft,edit and submit research ethics board applications, prepare all supporting materials (e.g. consent forms, recruitment scripts, study protocols), and maintain and organize ethics documentation. The role will track application timelines, renewal deadlines, and reporting requirements. They will coordinate project revisions in response to ethics board feedback, and will ensure all study activities remain compliant with approved protocols. The Research Associate will additionally be responsible for scheduling and organizing monthly team meetings. They will prepare agendas and meeting materials, and take detailed minutes on decisions and action items. The role will track follow-ups, ensure completion of assigned tasks, maintain shared calendars, and coordinate across team members.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline; such as education; PhD in a relevant discipline preferred
Experience:
- 3 years' working experience in a related academic research environment
- Experience working in childcare or pedagogical settings is an asset
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Strong understanding of research ethics processes (REB/IRB protocols, consent procedures,
confidentiality requirements)
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve
outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- High attention to detail in documentation, version control and compliance tracking
- Ability to interpret and implement ethics guidelines in applied settings (e.g. childcare environments)
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where
constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
administrative workflows
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple document streams and approval processes simultaneously
- Professional written communication skills for formal applications and correspondences with ethics boards
- Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and
organized approaches to work
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a
professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to engage effectively with both academic researchers and pedagogical practitioners
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
