Director, Research Initiatives and Services

Director, Research Initiatives and Services Join to apply for the Director, Research Initiatives and Services role at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador Base pay range: CA$138,594.00/yr - CA$182,360.00/yr About Memorial Memorial University has a vibrant culture of creativity and innovation that is reflected in the research activities of our scholars and researchers. Memorial has matured into a research intensive post‑secondary institution with a total of about $160 million sponsored research income in 2024‑2025 and about 1,600 grant applications each year. Our university is recognized nationally and internationally for its rich record of engagement with community partners and research collaborators, in Newfoundland and Labrador and around the world. The Office of the Vice‑President (Research) and its portfolio, including Research Initiatives & Services (RIS), provides critical support and resources to Memorial's evolving research community. RIS is the primary contact for all research funding applications and all research related awards and contracts at Memorial. The team of 127 employees manages about 3,000 active files each year. The Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and dynamic leader to serve as the next Director for Research Initiatives and Services (RIS). Reporting to the Vice‑President (Research), the Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of RIS. As a special advisor to the VPR, the role is essential for advancing Memorial's research mission, fostering faculty success, and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the university, partners, funding agencies, and governments. Responsibilities Oversee the full cycle of research administration, from developing, reviewing, and submitting research funding applications to administering research contracts, agreements, and awards, ensuring compliance with funding agency requirements. Manage critical core facilities dedicated to enabling the research enterprise at Memorial. Provide strategic advice on complex matters to strengthen the research ecosystem at Memorial in collaboration with leaders and staff from academic and operating units. Serve as the official custodian of all researcher records in the information system for research management and support at Memorial (ROMEO). Ensure effective business practices and compliance with internal and external policies and procedures. The Ideal Candidate Leadership experience (over 10 years) in research administration and completion of a graduate degree is required; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Experience in an academic environment is an asset. Demonstrated passion for research and experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting a team. Ability to understand the needs and foster partnerships across a broad stakeholder group, including investigators, faculties, graduate students, industry partners and the granting agencies. Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation in research. Exceptional relationship building, communication and organizational skills, with well‑developed problem‑solving abilities. For any questions, or to receive additional information, please contact Salary $138,594 - $182,360 per annum (Leadership Group) Closing Date January 5, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST EEO Statement All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is non‑binary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M‑7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third‑party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview may be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr