Research Grant Writer and Coordinator

**Date Posted**:06/11/2025
**Req ID**: 43417
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Arts & Science
**Department**: Dept of Computer Science
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00057363

**Description**:
**About us**:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science is ranked among the top computer science departments in the world. Our faculty have been presented with a wide variety of honours and awards over the years, including two Turing Awards, and many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is among the most highly cited in computer science.

**Your opportunity**:
The Partnerships team at the Department of Computer Science is focused on seeking, developing and maintaining internal and external partnerships that will enhance funding, research and mentorship opportunities and build new research collaborations in alignment with the department’s goals. The team works with Principal Investigators at the Department to help distribute information on new opportunities and to provide support for actualizing collaborations.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Disseminating information regarding research funding programs and opportunities to the research community
- Researching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunities
- Fostering positive relationships with project partners

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of recent and relevant experience in grant writing, technical writing, or acceptable equivalent experience
- Experience and proven track record of securing grants from government agencies, foundations, and corporations
- Strong technical writing and editing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively
- Experience researching, identifying, and advising on research funding opportunities and collaboration
- Experience with industry and academic research related to the domains of computer science is preferred
- Knowledge of the specific industry or field relevant to the organization’s programs (e.g. healthcare, education, technology) is preferred
- Superior organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
- Ability to work under pressure and a constantly fluctuating workload and to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Principal Investigators, faculty, academic administrators within the University, and with external stakeholders and partners
- Ability to work with team members and contacts, and to exceed team and client expectations

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Articulate
- Communicator
- Organized
- Proactive
- Procedural
- Resourceful

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to the University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

**Closing Date**: 06/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Research Administration & Teaching

**Lived Experience Statement