Research Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**VPRI Research Development**:

- Competition No.

**A109252631**
- Closing Date

**Mar 08, 2024**

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $71,557 - $119,269.

**Location** - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

**Working for the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Position**

The Research Development Officer is part of the Researcher Development and Success team, reporting to the Director (Researchers Development and Success), under the Associate Vice President (Research Development and Services) portfolio in the Office of the Vice President (Research and Innovation). The Research Development Officer will work to support researchers University-wide to enhance the reach and impact of their work. Specifically, this position will support improved success rates in major research competitions, with a particular focus on increasing the total research revenue awarded to the University of Alberta (UA) researchers from the Tri-council agencies (SSHRC, CIHR, NSERC), Canada Foundation for Innovation, and other national and international funding agencies.

**Duties**

In collaboration with the Director (Researcher Development and Success) and the Associate Vice-President (Research Development and Services), support the development of processes and resources to strengthen grant proposals and increase success in external funding competitions. Build partnerships with College Associate Deans (Research) and Faculty Associate/Vice Deans (Research) and researchers in all Faculties and Colleges at the UA to create a support network for research development across disciplines and funding competitions. Collaborate with Associate Deans (Research), Research Partners, and other senior research administrators from the faculties and colleges to share or jointly develop knowledge, resources, processes, and activities for improving success in external research funding.

**Qualifications**
- A degree, preferably at a graduate level, in a SSHRC/CIHR/NSERC field is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Minimum five years experience working in a post-secondary research administration environment, and a broad understanding of academic structure and culture
- Experience serving on peer review panels at funding agencies would be a major asset

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