International Research Specialist

1 week ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**International Research Specialist**:
**Primary Purpose**: To provide operational and strategic assistance to enhance the international research and development success of University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) faculty and research staff to meet the goals of the International Blueprint for Action 2025 and the UN Sustainable Development goals (SDGs). To assist faculty with the development of successful funding proposals for international research and development projects, to manage the University of Saskatchewan’s participation in major international research and development funding programs, and to promote possibilities for partnerships and initiatives important to the University of Saskatchewan and contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:

- Work with Principal Investigators, research teams, college-based research facilitators, International Office colleagues, teams for Research Acceleration and Strategic Initiatives, Research Excellence and Innovation, and Research Profile and Impact, to improve the quality, quantity and success rate of the University’s international research funding opportunities.
- Have a working knowledge and understanding of the international research landscape, the UN SDGs, the international funding arena, research administration policies, trends and potential research funding opportunities for the University; active participation, leadership, and collaboration in the development of strategy and operational plans to optimize the use of these programs. Knowledge of the US and European funding arena would be a bonus.
- Liaise with international funding agencies to gain expert knowledge and to develop productive relationships, communicate and coordinate these efforts with relevant academic and administrative teams including managing an internal solicitation and adjudication process.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external organizations for the purposes of developing international research cooperation, sustainable development and community service initiatives.
- Effectively communicate expert knowledge of relevant research funding opportunities to the University community through a number of communication channels including the organization of information sessions and conversation circles.
- Maximize the success of large international strategic funding opportunities and research initiatives by taking a leadership role in supporting cross-disciplinary linkages, strong partnerships and networks between colleges and with external collaborators, including community and international partners.
- Work in collaboration and coordination with academic and administrative units across campus by establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with these units and through active participation in the Research Support Forum, Tri-Agency Facilitator Meetings, and other working groups as required.
- Work closely with the Associate Deans Research, whose role and responsibility is to achieve research success for their College, to ensure operationalization and implementation of strategic initiatives in the area of internationalization.
- Work with the International Operations Committee, College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Division, Registrarial Services, Language Centre, and Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning to develop strategies and support systems for international special programs.
- Participate in and assist with International Research Mentorship activities for faculty, staff and students.
- Support and administer the internal International Project and Travel Grants funded by the International Blueprint for Action.
- Assist exchange activities between USask academic and administrative units and international visiting faculty and staff members.
- Support the development of briefing notes on specific countries, institutions, research areas, etc. as required.
- Support institutional and/or unit-led events as required.

**Education**:Graduate degree (MA, MSc, MBA, PhD, etc.)

**Department**: International Office
**Status**: Permanent
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Shift**: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Specialist Professional
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 2
**Posted Date**: 1/3/2023
**Closing Date**: 1/17/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's **health and safety requirements** for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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