Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Research and Business Development Officer Date Posted: 05/27/2024Req ID: 37481Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Dept of Computer ScienceCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00045063 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:Reporting to the Associate Director, MScAC Partnerships, the incumbent will focus on strategic business development and cultivate lasting industrial relationships. The Research and Business Development Officer will coordinate with internal units including the University's Innovations & Partnerships Office, and will help drive commercialization initiatives and develop collaborative research projects throughresearch internship opportunities. This is a critical outward and inward facing role at the senior staff level.Your responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing plans to support areas of research relevant to industry needs that are consistent with the University’s academic missionWriting grant and investment proposals to acquire proof of concept and product development fundingDeveloping and implementing strategies to maximize the economic and social impact of commercialization partnershipsUsing formal negotiation skills to settle the financial and business terms of all commercialization agreementsIdentifying, developing and executing strategies for research and development collaborationsServing as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialistsDeveloping project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reportingForecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgetsEssential Qualifications:Master's Degree in Computer ScienceSix to seven years of recent and related experience in industrial and academic research setting related to computer science, statistics and mathematics, undertaking both hands-on research & business development (R&D) and formulation of industry-based research projects, with experience managing and promoting professional graduate programsExperience working with and supporting graduate students, preferably through internship cyclesExperience managing program budgetsExperience writing documents (such as complex business contracts, grant and investment proposals) and compiling statistical reportsExperience in assessing, formulating, and articulating a business case for partnering on high-quality academic-industry research and development problemsExcellent problem solving, decision making and facilitation skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to build consensus, employ multiple approaches and manage the conflicting expectations of multiple stakeholdersExcellent communication and presentation skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to exercise discretion and tactAbility to build relationships with a pleasant and professional demeanorAbility to work independently and in a team settingAssets (Nonessential):Experience with industry-academic governmental funding programs such as through Mitacs, NSERC, and OCITo be successful in this role you will be: Closing Date: 06/10/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing Schedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 19 -- $119,184 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $152,410. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.  Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching Lived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca . Job Segment: Computer Science, R&D, Product Development, Intern, Technology, Research, Entry Level#J-18808-Ljbffr