Research Officer, Next Generation Initiatives

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This is a hybrid position based out of the CIFAR office located in the MaRS Discovery building.

About CIFAR:

CIFAR is a Canadian-based global research organization that convenes extraordinary minds to address the most important questions facing science and humanity. Through knowledge mobilization, we are catalysts for change in industry, government and society.

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Purpose of the Position:

The Research Officer, Next-Generation Initiatives works across the Research Department to streamline and standardize approaches to next-generation activities within programs, taking direction from the Senior Manager, Research & Next-Generation Initiatives. The position provides support and manages logistics and technical elements on ongoing programs with a particular emphasis on developing efficiencies in program administration of the CIFAR Next Generation Initiative activities. The position works across the team to effectively manage and standardize processes for Next-Generation activities.

Responsibilities:

Manages and tracks all elements of the annual recruitment cycle:
Coordinates pre-recruitment communications outreach and planning
Coordinates post-selection appointment processes, including on-boarding new cohorts
Monitors in-take progress for all calls for applications throughout open recruitment periods
Manages back-end support in collaboration with IT for all next-generation initiatives
Serves as central data and information manager for next-generation team, collaborating with other teams as needs arise
Works with the Senior Manager, Research to support the development and execution of schools and other training opportunities under Next Generation Initiatives, as assigned
Contributes information for CIFAR Annual Report with respect to Next-Generation Initiatives
Coordinates seed funding opportunities launched through next-generation initiatives
Manages honoraria payments and reimbursements for all next-gen programs as needed

Qualifications:

Education/Experience required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field
2+ years of work experience in a related field

Core Professional/Technical Knowledge & Skills required for the position:

Skill to gather, organize, and synthesize large amounts of information.
Well-developed writing and general communication skills.
Data and project management skills
Knowledge of academia and the research process is considered an asset as is interest and enthusiasm for support the research careers of junior faculty, globally.

Apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by July 29, 2024. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

CIFAR is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognize that bringing together individuals from multiple backgrounds, perspectives and experiences is integral to advancing excellence and increasing the impact of our organization. Our leadership, staff and volunteers strive to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace and, in turn, an environment that will give our diverse global community of researchers the support to successfully address the most important questions facing science and humanity. Ensuring that every person feels valued and welcome, regardless of age, education, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, parental status/responsibility, immigration status, Indigenous status, religion, disability, language, race, place of origin, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic status, and other attributes is vital to achieving our mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of our society who face systemic barriers and biases, including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minority/racialized communities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, members of marginalized gender identity communities, and persons with disabilities. Applicants may confidentially self-identify at the time of application.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES - CIFAR is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email hrteam@cifar.ca and include the term ‘Accessibility’ in the Subject Line, or call 416-971-4251. Please provide your name, preferred contact method, and a detailed description of the nature of any accommodation that you may require. Please include any materials or processes that may be used to ensure your equal participation.

CIFAR frequently communicates in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French where possible. Other languages are also considered an asset. For a French version of the job posting, please visit www.cifar.ca.

CIFAR is supported by the governments of Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec as well as international partner organizations, individuals, foundations, and corporations.

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