Unit/Project Description:

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator (I) to support research projects in retinal imaging and ophthalmology. The successful 

candidate will coordinate and support multiple research activities involving clinical data, ophthalmic imaging data, and multimodal health datasets.

This position is primarily a research coordination role, with a strong emphasis on supporting projects that involve statistical analysis, machine learning, 

image analysis, and database management. The candidate will work closely with investigators, clinicians, trainees, research staff, and collaborators to 

support the planning, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of ophthalmology-related research projects.

About the Department of Surgery

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it possible. 

We are a Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a future fueled by a 

creative mindset and powered by our people.

The successful candidate will be bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset, as we collectively work towards achieving the Department Vision. 

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

C.R.E.A.T.E.

Culture that includes

Research that impacts

Education that inspires

Advancement for all

Transformation through innovation & entrepreneurship

Excellence in patient care

About McMaster University

At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff, and to foster 

inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual.  McMaster is recognized as one of the top employers 

in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the total rewards 

packages vary by employee group but include:

• Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
• Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
• Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
• Employee tuition assistance for development and education
• Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning;
• Progressive paid annual vacation plan

Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.

https://hr.mcmaster.ca/resources/unifor-unit-1-total-rewards-overview/

• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that the project progresses in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Oversee the collection, entry, verification, management, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Design and maintain databases, data collection forms, error checking methods and related programs for efficient collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Liaise between the project centre and remote project sites and personnel.
• Conduct structured project participant interviews.
• Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Consult on protocol development, student organization, and data management activities.
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and project participants.
• Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
• Conduct literature searches.

• Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
• Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.
• Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• Strong organizational and communication skills 
• Quantitative and technical expertise to help coordinate and support data-driven research projects.

This position will be in-office only site at St. Joseph's Healthcare King Street location (2757 King Street East, Hamilton)