Strategic Director of Research Knowledge Mobilization
Strategic Director of Research Knowledge Mobilization
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Closing Date: April 16 2025 at 4:00 PM
Pond Deshpande Centre
The PondDeshpande Centre (PDC) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) fosters social innovation and entrepreneurship to address complex socioeconomic challenges. By convening diverse stakeholders PDC facilitates systemic change through research policy development and entrepreneurial initiatives.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime 1 year Term Fredericton Campus Hybrid
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance. As such we are proud to support a hybrid work approach which includes flexible hours and workfromhome options.
Standard Winter Hours: Mon Fri 8:15 am 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $84288 $114876 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
The Strategic Director of Research & Knowledge Mobilization will lead PDCs efforts to generate synthesize analyze and translate research into practical applications policy recommendations and public engagement strategies. This role is critical in ensuring research is accessible actionable and widely shared to drive impact in social innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Develop and oversee a strategic research agenda aligned with PDCs mission.
- Lead interdisciplinary research projects ensuring methodological rigor and practical application.
- Identify and secure funding opportunities through grant writing and partnerships.
- Translate complex research findings into accessible knowledge products for various audiences such as reports toolkits and public resources.
- Design and implement knowledgesharing initiatives such as policy briefs workshops and public dialogues.
- Develop and execute a stakeholder engagement strategy to connect research with entrepreneurs policymakers UNB researchers / stakeholders and community organizations.
- Contribute to PDCs strategic planning efforts ensuring research and knowledge mobilization initiatives support broader organizational goals.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of PDCs research programs using datadriven insights to refine approaches.
- Support PDC staff and stakeholders in integrating researchbased approaches into their work.
- Supervise research staff knowledge mobilization specialists and interns fostering a collaborative environment.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g Social Sciences Arts Public Policy etc).
- Minimum 7 years experience in research leadership and knowledge mobilization.
Additional Strengths:
- PhD considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to secure funding and manage research projects.
- Strong background in research translation public engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
- Ability to work across sectors (academia nonprofits government industry).
- Excellent writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the nonunion Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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