Research Officer (1-Year Term)

Date Posted: 11/04/2026
Req ID: 50909
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00055752
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

The Research Officer is part of a team working at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and specifically in the Exercise Oncology Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. Linda Trinh). The Research Officer supports various research and administrative aspects of several research projects, with a general focus on behaviour change and cancer survivorship. The lab engages in highly collaborative projects with other faculty members, as well as some of the largest cancer centres in Canada (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Odette Cancer Centre). The Research Officer will regularly interact with staff, investigators, external researchers, faculty, and current or potential research participants to conduct and record research activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting

- Scheduling day-to-day project activities

- Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items

- Following rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies

- Disseminating and collecting research surveys and questionnaires

- Coding quantitative research data

- Tracking and monitoring research activities

- Maintaining information and databases on digital platforms

Essential Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, or a related field

- Minimum one year of experience coordinating and supporting research studies, including participant recruitment, data collection, data management, study administration, the application of research ethics policies and procedures, and the delivery of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)

- Minimum one year of experience applying quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to data collection, management, and analysis, including the use of device-based measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviour (e.g., accelerometers, Fitbit devices, and inclinometers)

- Minimum one year of experience working with clinical populations, specifically cancer survivors, and a demonstrated interest in physical activity research

- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), online survey software

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership, time management, and organizational skills

- Proficiency with quantitative analysis techniques and software

- Ability to work independently, and also collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

- Proven ability to deal with people in a tactful and effective manner, ability to exhibit sound judgment in decision making

- Meticulous attention to detail

- Problem solve project-related issues as they arise

- Must be able to work well under pressure, especially during peak study periods

To be successful in this role you will be:

- Accountable

- Communicator

- Organized

- Problem solver

- Tactful

- Team player

Note: This is a 1-year term position

Closing Date: 11/12/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type : Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 08 -- $66,522 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,069. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Divisional HR Office Email: [email protected]

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.