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Research Coordinator, Future Cities Institute
2 weeks ago
Overview:
education programs.
The RC provides necessary support to the FCI’s Director, Research and Managing Director (MD) and the FCI’s members to ensure the FCI’s research ecosystem and international partnerships grow and sustain and able to capitalize on new opportunities. This role works closely with various FCI members and stakeholders (both internal and external) to ensure the successful execution of FCI’s mission, as outlined by the Director. The RC plays an important anchoring role in terms of engaging FCI’s Thematic Leads/coLeads/Working Group members and FCI’s Advisory Board.
**Responsibilities**:
Major Awards and Grants Applications
- Develop and implements strategies to increase the number of funding proposal submissions and reduce barriers for success
- Maintain close working relationships with FCI members for an in-depth understanding of expertise, activities and priorities to directly support individual grant writing and proposal submissions
- Understand and interpret university policies and procedures as they relate to grants and contracts, financial management, and institutional and industrial research programs
- Write research proposals, both for internal and external competitions including background preparation, fact-checking, and translation of technical research information into accurate text that is understandable, readable, and appropriate to the target audience
- Establish and maintain contacts within the Office of Research and relevant funding agencies to ensure information provided and interpretation of guidelines are complete, current and accurate
International Strategic Partnerships
- Manage, coordinate and cultivate collaborative international partnerships with key external partners, in consultation with the Director and MD, particularly as they relate to international research and development projects
- Draft and manage institutional agreements, working closely with Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA), Waterloo International (WI) and Legal and Immigration Services (LIS) (e.g. Memoranda of Understanding, Joint Academic Program Agreements, etc.) ensuring all are successfully renewed
- Create complete reports on active and potential strategic partnerships including gathering, organizing and analyzing pertinent data; organize and implement international activities and programs to the University community, government agencies and other external partners
- Ensure all immigration requirements are met for international visitors, faculty and students, working closely with partner and LIS
Research Support and Knowledge Sharing Activities
- Organize, host and present at national and international conferences for research impact of FCI faculty members; participate in organizing committees for various large-scale conferences
- Plan, organize, write and edit editorial publications for major scientific journals, working closely with the Director, FCI domain experts and editors-in-chief of major journals
- Work collaboratively with UW sister institutes for interdisciplinary projects to expand breadth and scope of research themes, to include grand challenges for large-scale national and international funding programs, outreach and public engagement projects (digital tools for public education)
- Analyze research impact, including bibliometric analyses of FCI Research Productivity, working with UW library tools such as Scopus
- Manage, monitor and track budgets, milestones and statistics related to research programs
- Event coordination, conference and workshop organization and delivery
FCI Awards Program
- Lead the ongoing promotion and advertising of the fellowships domestically and internationally to attract top students
- Support the Director and MD and the granting committee with respect to the organization and selection of awardees
- Work closely as non-voting member of Strategic and Adjudication Committees to ensure fair and transparent evaluation process; announce results and report outcomes
Research Communications
- Work with the Communications Manager to compose press releases / public communications regarding international & research program outcomes
- Roll-out communication to FCI members about research funding opportunities
- FCI Website - support communications manager to compose text for posting on Research Programs, International Partnerships, Events, fellowships, and special-interest pieces
- Assist communications manager with Annual Reports including drafting welcome message for the Director, and other key stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or above, or equivalent experience, preferably in a STEM field
- Experience in a research-driven academic environment; experience with academic funding programs in Canada and Ontario would be beneficial
- Experience developing research communications material, in particular grant proposals and reports
- Experience working with large and complex data sets
- Experience with project management
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