Research Advisor

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Job Summary

Reporting to the School Manager the Research Advisor is responsible for providing senior level research support to Queens School of Computing (QSC) and its researchers.

In collaboration with QSC leadership the Research Advisor will be responsible for identifying strategic opportunities to enhance research funding success in areas consistent with the strengths capabilities and interests of QSCs researchers. In conjunction with the Research Coordinator the Research Advisor will ensure an appropriate twoway flow of ideas information and knowledge to facilitate the success of these projects over the full lifecycle from proposal to postaward reporting. In addition the incumbent will take a leadership role in shaping QSCs policies procedures and strategy as they relate to researchrelated matters.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide seniorlevel advice to the Director Technical Operations Manager and the School Manager on researchrelated operational financial and administrative issues policies and procedures QSCs research strategy and the funding landscape.
Act as Chair of QSC Research Committee.
Support the success of projects by taking a project management role. This includes the preparation and coordination of large proposals of strategic importance to the School such as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Canada Research Chairs and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) CREATE Program.
Work closely with researchers and research teams offering detailed review of draft internal/external grant applications and assisting in drafting and editing grant proposals as required.
Coordinate with Research Coordinator to provide a full suite of support services to researchers; provide administrative coverage for vacations.
Write material relating to QSC research for School University and Faculty strategic planning and related documents.
Draft communications related to QSC research activities for press releases reports briefing notes presentations success stories and speaking notes.
Identify research and recommend opportunities for public funding and industry partnerships facilitating the completion of highquality funding and partnership proposals.
Identify track manage and resolve issues related to research proposal preparation and submission using judgment to determine when to refer issues to the Director or School Manager.
Assist researchers with interim and post award reporting and invoice payment followup as required.
Make appropriate decisions using sound logic when acting on behalf of the Director School Manager or researchers in their absence.
Develop and foster good ongoing relationships with university research offices industry partners funding agencies government and other stakeholders.
Encourage and facilitate the formation of interdisciplinary national and international linkages and the development of strong partnerships necessary to the formation of research teams and networks.
Consult with researchers to determine research plans and activities and keep abreast of their research strengths and expertise in order to provide expert level support.
Ensure that research proposal submissions comply with all relevant laws policies and requirements.
Respond to requests in a timely fashion ensuring accurate responses.
Undertake other duties as assigned in support of QSC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum researchbased MSc. degree
Minimum of 5 years experience in grant preparation policy development project management planning change management and strategic communication.
Familiarity with university research environment and with Canadian and Provincial research support programs.
Strong communication background with experience in preparing competitive research funding applications.
Strong background writing and editing for publication (printed and online materials).
Experience advising senior researchers and providing feedback to faculty members and graduate students regarding funding proposals and academic writing
Familiarity with Queens TRAQ system and online proposal submission systems of major granting agencies an asset
Familiarity with Queens FAST financial system an asset
Research project management and supervisory experience an asset
Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Superior attention to detail and accuracy with an appreciation for the implications of errors for the university and QSC with respect to reputation and relationship building. Ability to follow formal business practices and policies with high attention to detail.
Proven project management and organizational skills required to address multiple competing demands priorities and deadlines.
Superior writing and editing ability; solid foundation in grammar spelling punctuation; ability to detect errors; demonstrated intellectual curiosity and creative thinking skills; ability to write to deadlines.
Strong research skills and an ability to make complicated research findings accessible to the general public while maintaining accuracy and integrity of research.
Highly motivated with proven ability to achieve results; anticipate analyze and solve problems and implement solutions independently and cooperatively.
Possesses awareness of the impact/implications of privacy and ethics issues and regulations on the daytoday and longterm operations of Queens School of Computing.
Superior written/oral/interpersonal skills to work well in complex decentralized environment. Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of people including senior administrators and colleagues; ability to identify and respond to needs and interest of varied audiences.
Advanced analytical interpretive and problemsolving skills to support ongoing programs and to assist with the development of strategic objectives. Ability to research and synthesize information from a wide variety of sources. Ability to conceptualize creative plans and workable solutions.
Ability to work with software and run a wide range of queries with corresponding ability to interpret the results. Ability to adapt to new technologies.
High level of tact discretion maturity and judgement and ability to handle sensitive issues in a professional manner
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; possesses a stakeholder focused attitude.
Wellorganized with ability to manage multiple demands meet deadlines and think and act strategically creatively and dynamically
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the confidence tact discretion and judgment to work effectively with academic researchers government representatives senior administrators and auditors.
Ability to understand interpret communicate and apply funding agency rules and guidelines.
Skills to monitor and analyze research funding environment and keep abreast of major trends.

DECISION MAKING:
Make independent decisions on researchrelated matters.
Represent QSC and its goals and interests in researchrelated meetings across the university.
Develop implement and manage QSC research policies procedures and strategy.
Ensure appropriate documentation is created and maintained to meet all university and funding agency requirements.
Advise faculty members on relevant opportunities for additional funding.
Identify and recommend concrete changes/additions/deletions that are required to increase competitiveness of funding proposals.
Provide feedback to faculty members graduate students postdoctoral fellows research collaborators and industry partners.
Provide functional guidance to Research Coordinator regarding work priorities problemsolving and other teamlead activities.

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The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women visible minorities Aboriginal Peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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