Research and Outreach Project Facilitator

  • Ubc
  • Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Part Time
Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A Job Title Research and Outreach Project Facilitator Department Matsubara Laboratory | Department of Ophthalmology | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date June 29, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

June 30, 2027

Please note this is a part time position.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

This position plays a lead role in supporting the Principal Investigator and Executive Committee to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives for the Cluster in Vision Research: From Molecules to Behavior to Society at the University of British Columbia (UBC), based at the Eye Care Centre (ECC)

Organizational Status

The Research and Knowledge Translation Facilitator will work directly with Dr. Matsubara and the advisory committee of the Vision Research Cluster.

Work Performed

Coordinates collaboration across investigators, trainees, staff, and external partners to support delivery of Vision Research Cluster research and training activities.

Contributes to the development of research outputs, including grants, manuscripts, and collaboration materials, working closely with investigators.

Identifies funding opportunities and to support proposal development and strategic planning

Oversees the delivery of research-related events and engagement activities, ensuring alignment with Cluster objectives and stakeholder needs.

Contributes to the implementation and refinement of Cluster initiatives

Participates in operational planning including progress updates and renewal processes.

Develops experiential learning pathways for trainees by working with internal and external partners to identify placements and engagement opportunities

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Working with unpublished grant details, budgets, project records and study data, this position entails a high level of confidentiality and accuracy. Implications of decisions or advice may result in loss of grant funding, and legal and/or financial liability.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Joanne Matsubara; works closely with and may take direction from other lead cluster members.

Supervision Given

May assign and review work of technicians, support staff, or students.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

An MD or PhD in a relevant discipline and three years of experience in research coordination is preferred. Experience in grant writing and facilitation is preferred. Previous experience working with healthcare researchers or in a research administration role at UBC or its affiliated hospitals is considered an asset, but not required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and will be responsible for coordinating projects and grant applications among team members (faculty and trainees), collaborators, and community partners within UBC, across Canada, and internationally.

The candidate will also develop and maintain social media platforms and liaise with the biotechnology industry to support the development of academicindustry partnerships.

Additional qualifications and experience include:

Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge Translation Professional certification is an asset

Experience working with partners representing people with lived and living experience (PWLLE) is an asset

Familiarity with Patient-Oriented Research is an asset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy

Job ID: 522059622
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2026

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