Research Agreements Officer

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada York University Full time

Purpose:


Drafts, reviews, provides recommendations on research funding agreements (industry, government, foundation) and non-funding research agreements (collaboration, network, material transfer, confidentiality, data use) in accordance with York's and funder policies and procedures and under the direct supervision of the Research Agreements Manager, negotiates the changes to these agreements, preparing information and documentation in preparation for simple and complex negotiations and effectively communicating York and funder administrative and financial administration requirements to researchers, administrators and staff in Research Accounting, Office of the Counsel, and Risk Management and Insurance.

Provides assistance and advice to researchers and other members of the York community with respect to pre
- and post-research agreements administration. Performs initial risk assessment, identification, negotiation and protection of the legal and financial rights and obligations of the University as there is a certain degree of risk component involved in the review of research agreements. Input data related to personal portfolio into the enterprise management system and prepare notice of awards to establish cost centres for successful funded research agreements in a timely and accurate manner. Review of data entry for the unit and identifying errors and fixing those errors, as well as responding to all data reporting queries from the Executive Director, Research & Innovation Services, AVPs and VP, as required.

Education:


University undergraduate degree in Legal, Economics or related discipline is required or four years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working in an academic environment performing the same or similar tasks.

This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below. Courses in contract and intellectual property law an asset.

Experience:

Skills:

Advanced knowledge of:
Negotiations and contract terms
Complex legal language addressing intellectual property, confidentiality, indemnification and insurance, and publication requirements
Contracts, research and intellectual property laws
Research accounting policies and procedures
Academic institutional culture.

Government and non-government funding agencies, foundations etc., community research partners, research structures at other universities (provincially, nationally and internationally) Excellent judgment, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

strong analytical, and counseling skills. tact, sensitivity, the ability to maintain confidentiality and diplomacy in dealing with varied clientele. flexibility, initiative, creativity. attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity and competing priorities.

Additional Notes:

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********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.

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