Research Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation

3 weeks ago


Oshawa, Canada Durham College Full time

**About Durham College**:
Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs - including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Led by over 1,860 full
- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

**Background**:
The Durham College Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation was launched in March 2020 to offer industry partners access to applied research and development services, including technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and platforms, and student talent. Located at the Oshawa Campus, the Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation collaborates with industry clients to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions to pressing business problems and opportunities. Projects include producing and testing prototypes, evaluating new technologies, and developing new or improved products or processes, particularly for small
- and medium-sized businesses. Funded by provincial and federal government grants, all projects are intended to assist clients in product development, technology adoption, expansion into new markets, and commercialization of new products, services and processes.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Oversee client projects through effective coordination and supervision of project teams and staff, working closely with the researchers and team members to contribute to the scoping and execution of research projects.
- Develop proposal schedules, scope, and create clear work plans and budgets with anticipated outcomes and milestones in collaboration with the Principal Investigators.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership for research projects.
- Monitor and assess program performance with a focus on key metrics.
- Identify, characterize, and manage project risks.
- Evaluate and improve processes to effectively manage projects
- Promote and support an environment that encourages productivity, innovation, teamwork, and a high level of professionalism.
- Mentor principal investigators to facilitate effective delivery to stakeholders.
- Identify human resource needs and interviewing / hiring / supervising student Research Assistants.
- Prepare and implement dissemination activities, including assisting Research Assistants in the preparation of final materials/reports.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A masters degree in cybersecurity, computer science, technology and/or related field.
- Three to five years of relevant industry experience and demonstrated ability in fields and technologies relevant to cybersecurity project opportunities.
- Previous experience working with research organizations and/or the academic community.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to present to a diverse set of stakeholders and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and dynamic deadlines.
- Flexible, self-motivated, and independent worker who also functions well in a collaborative team environment.
- Uncompromised commitment to confidentiality.
- Experience in managing intellectual property and commercialization is an asset.
- Strong understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles.
- Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements relating to research and innovation including research ethics, health and safety, responsible conduct of research, and regulatory approvals for products and services.

**Required Skills**:
Hourly rate: $50.50

Required Experience

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