Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Research Development&Partnerships Officer Date Posted: 06/04/2024 Req ID: 37640 Faculty/Division: VP - Research Department: Research Services Office Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number: 00056524 Description: About us: The Vice-President, Research&Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours. Your opportunity: The Government of Canada has recently negotiated with the European Commission to join Horizon Europe as an associate country, allowing Canadians to apply for Horizon Europe funding. With a €95.5 billion funding envelope for 2021-2027, Horizon Europe is the world’s largest research&innovation funding program. Jointly working within both the Research Services Office (RSO) and Innovations&Partnerships Office (IPO), which administers over $400 million in annual research funding, you will work closely with faculty members and research administrators to enhance the University’s participation across hundreds of research funding programs and to maximize the share of funding awarded to researchers. As the Research Development&Partnerships Officer reporting to both the Director, Research Development and Director, Partnerships you will play a key role in the University’s growth and success in Horizon Europe funding programs. The candidate is expected to have an innovative and entrepreneurial focus, and experience preparing funding applications. You will initiate and steward collaborative relationships with professional associations, funding agencies, and private, public- and non-profit stakeholder organizations. You will work to secure external funding and settle partnership agreements, including the establishment of consortia. You will support funding proposal development by: helping applicants identify the most suitable funding calls for their research goals, by generating resources (e.g. tip sheets, templates proposals), and reviewing proposals to ensure alignment with sponsor criteria. You will guide applicants through the research funding application process, deliver presentations to promote programs and initiatives and produce detailed statistical analyses of funding competition results. Your responsibilities will include: Researching and recommending new opportunities for external collaborations and partnerships Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance Disseminating information regarding research funding programs and opportunities to the research community Coordinating and guiding applicants through various phases of the research funding application process Promoting the University’s research capabilities to industrial, governmental and finance sectors to enhance research and innovation funding opportunities. Providing detailed information on funding program administrative practices and procedures Advising on research application content Essential Qualifications: Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Six to seven years of relevant research development experience, such as: coordinating/participating in scientific reviews, working with/for funding organizations, promoting research programs to internal networks or external partners, and writing/editing grant applications. Experience managing complex relationships, strategy development and implementation of programs, preferably in a university environment. Experience maintaining databases and producing complex statistical reports and analysis from data collected. Strong communication skills, including exceptional presentation and writing skills to produce professional presentation materials for proposal development purposes. Sound knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures. Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of information systems tools including spreadsheets, databases and sponsor-based electronic systems. Superior ability to work collaboratively with faculty members and other contacts. Ability to understand and articulate research goals and requirements of industry and academic contacts. Understanding of research contracts, intellectual property, research applications and research funding opportunities. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills. Tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills. Assets (Nonessential): Familiarity with the Horizon Europe funding program would be an asset. To be successful in this role you will be: Accountable Organized Team player Closing Date: 06/17/2024, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: USW Appointment Type : Budget - Term This is a Term role ending April 2026 Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group&Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 17 -- $105,706 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $135,179. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Research Administration&Teaching Recruiter: Anita Chooraman Lived Experience Statement Candidates 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 Statement The 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 Statement The 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: Environmental Health&Safety, Information Systems, Equity, Research, Technology, Healthcare, Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr