On-siteResearch Coordinator, Inclusive Movement & Health Lab
About the Role
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Public Health, Exercise Science, or a related field with a minimum of three years of research-related experience. A PhD would be an asset, as would a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) certification.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating health, physical activity, disability, rehabilitation, or community-based research projects.
- Experience conducting motor, fitness, or behavioural assessments, and participant-based research.
- Strong project management, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with research ethics, grant administration, data management, and scholarly dissemination.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and community-engaged research principles.
THE REWARDS:
Acadia University, located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq nation, is one of Canada’s leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For over 180 years, Acadia has been providing students with a learning environment that ensures they have every opportunity to succeed in life. Acadia’s faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a commitment to provide our students with a high quality post-secondary education and engaged community and research experiences. As a staff member, you will be part of this transformational educational experience where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are welcomed. Acadia University is located only one hour from the city of Halifax in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley in the Town of Wolfville. Wolfville offers residents an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic provinces. The Town of Wolfville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Nova Scotia where people find the perfect mix of small-town livability and urban energy. It’s a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit. To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca (http://www.hr.acadiau.ca/).
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Public Health, Exercise Science, or a related field with a minimum of three years of research-related experience. A PhD would be an asset, as would a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) certification.
Compensation & Work Arrangement
Important Dates
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please send your application to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and attach your cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the research coordinator position, a resume, and three references.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please identify that in your application documents so that suitable arrangements can be made if needed.
About Acadia University
Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of Canada's oldest and most respected liberal arts universities. Located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, overlooking the Annapolis Valley, Acadia is recognized for its academic excellence, personalized education, innovative research, and strong community engagement. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, professional studies, and interdisciplinary fields. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative learning, experiential education, and opportunities to participate in meaningful research alongside faculty. Acadia also supports a vibrant campus community through varsity athletics, recreation, student leadership, and extracurricular activities. Committed to inclusion, sustainability, and academic innovation, Acadia University prepares students to become critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and leaders in their communities.
