Research Development Officer

6 days ago

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
Job Summary

Thompson Rivers University is seeking an experienced Research Development Officer to join the Office of the Vice President, Research. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing institutional research priorities and growing research by facilitating proposal development, communicating research opportunities, fostering collaborations, and supporting researcher development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research Development and Administration
    • Provide expert advice and service to researchers on research development and administration activities.
    • Liaise with researchers, funding agencies, and external partners/community organizations for partnership development.
    • Identify, solicit, and cultivate major funding agencies (provincial, federal, and national agencies, not-for-profits, for-profits, and foundations).
    • Promote and advertise best value opportunities to faculty in all research disciplines.
  • Proposal Development and Submission
    • Assist and advise researchers and research teams in developing and submitting research proposals.
    • Review grant applications, ensuring alignment with funding agencies' guidelines and institutional policies.
    • Provide expert guidance for submitting competitive applications by facilitating compelling summaries, budgets, and proposal edits.
  • Grant Management and Administration
    • Assist the Director of Research Services in developing and administering large institutional applications (CFI, CRC, RSF, etc.) when required.
    • Monitor and report on faculty research, leveraging key areas of activities for proposals and revenue growth.
    • Identify and contact potential partners, initiate and set up meetings among faculty and with potential partners to develop joint grant applications and research partnerships.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Prepare communications on funding decisions for researchers, deans, finance, and other appropriate stakeholders.
    • Work as a team with pre-grant development and post-award grants facilitation staff to perform relevant grant activities and assist with sustaining external funding.
  • Knowledge and Skills
    • Ph.D. or Master's degree with relevant research experience.
    • Minimum three years of recent work experience in areas of research development, and grants management.
    • Advanced knowledge in conducting and designing research programs and in research methodologies.
    • Comprehensive interdisciplinary grasp of research and scholarship, coupled with the ability to enhance productivity in research and scholarship.
    • Exceptional knowledge of grant life cycle and successful grant application procedures and importance of meeting institutional compliance requirements.
    • Experience in engaging with researchers for professional development.
    • Advanced editorial and documentation skills.
    • Detail oriented, resourceful, innovative, flexible, and accessible.
    • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize while meeting strict deadlines.
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate with faculty, students, managers, peers, and research community.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Demonstrated skills in effective project management.
    • Demonstrated understanding of principles of Indigenization and EDI.

What We Offer

Thompson Rivers University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to [insert contact information].

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