UBC Careers – Research Development Officer

Job Description:

This position provides strategic planning and support for high value and high-impact research opportunities in the area of Health Research at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. This position is responsible for planning, managing and communicating the facilitation of health research funding review processes and the development of collaborative research applications involving researchers across the university. This work includes identifying interdisciplinary research synergies, matching funding opportunities, and advising teams of faculty, and possible external researchers and other stakeholders to submit highly competitive funding proposals. This position will establish and maintain relationships with key points of contact, including internal and external research and award sponsors, as well as other units on both campuses, and within the VPR portfolio. This position will also develop strategic research support plans in collaboration with Deans and Department Chairs in relevant disciplinary areas across UBC Okanagan campus. They will provide authoritative advice and recommendations regarding potential opportunities for UBC Okanagan’s research community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides one-on-one-consultations to faculty and associated teams with the aim of improving the strength and competitiveness of funding proposals.
• Monitors the grant writing and infrastructure support needs of [health research faculty, and, based on those needs, recommends and implements new initiatives of support (workshops, internal funding opportunity development / refinement, strategic collaboration with other support units on campus).
• Connects with faculty new to UBC and assists them with the transition to the local research environment, including internal, national, and international funding opportunities, as well as internal submission requirements and ORS procedures.
• Initiates and facilitates collaborations among researchers, advises on the development of new partnerships.
• Identifies research synergies; matches and advises on connections between funding opportunities and faculty members’ research programs and research teams to establish strategic research plans. This involves developing and maintaining relationships with faculty members with relevant research area profiles, as well as maintaining direct communication channels and managing information via newsletters and listservs, as needed.
• Provides strategic guidance and editorial feedback on grant proposals including editing; developing and reviewing budgets; and advising faculty on how to improve existing proposals. This may include advising research teams, participating in team meetings and advising on procedures for institutional support where needed. May involve coordinating the development of large collaborative research grant applications, and engaging with external stakeholders to establish new, or expand existing, partnerships.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates the development and delivery of research facilitation programming (workshops, information sessions, review services), primarily for health research funding streams (eg. CIHR, MSFHR) and secondarily for other disciplinary-linked opportunities, with the aim of improving the research funding success of UBC applicants. Where appropriate includes guest speakers (e.g. grant reviewers, successful grant awardees, sponsor representatives, Grant Review Committee members), develops resources (e.g. budget templates), and creates program-specific research support materials (digital, print, and other) regarding high-subscription funding competitions to aid in the development of research proposals.
• Provides authoritative advice and information on Tri-Council and relevant funding programs. Liaises with CIHR & MSFHR and other funding sponsors to ensure applications meet requirements of agencies and communicates sponsor requirements and changes to faculty, Associate Deans and professional support staff. Plans, manages and disseminates communications of supports, including project & proposal development, proposal review, and workshops, as well as outreach activities.
• Identifies specific funding opportunities for individual and team research funding in line with relevant expertise and interest on campus, and strategic priorities for Departments, Faculties, and UBC.
• Plans, develops, manages and provides authoritative information on research funding opportunities and administrative processes. This involves setting priorities and goals for each funding opportunity, establishing support processes, and advising on eligibility criteria, deadlines, submission processes, budget requirements and other important details regarding internal and external research opportunities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with research leaders at UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver (where relevant), including Department Chairs, Deans and Associate Deans, and Tri-Council Faculty advisers with the goal of identifying / developing strategic research support plans to meet unit goals.

Job Requirements:

• Post-graduate degree or equivalent professional designation if responsible for a research project otherwise Undergraduate degree if not responsible for a research project.
• 4 years or equivalent combination of education and experience if responsible for research project otherwise 6 years or equivalent combination of education and experience if not research work.
• Three years of directly relevant experience in developing, writing, critiquing or evaluating research funding applications, preferably in the area of health.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and lead new projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workshops for small to large groups of faculty members.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both team and independent environments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to summarize relevant information in a clear and succinct manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, to prioritize and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret various forms of data, determine implications, and provide recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain working collaborative relationships with staff and faculty, including senior level academics, as well as government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to deconstruct program guidelines and break them down into clear descriptions of actions and essential steps.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with funding agencies and gather further program information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Job Details:

Company: The University of British Columbia

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Kelowna, BC, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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