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 canc