Associate Vice-President, Research Support and Infrastructure

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The AVP RSI will ensure that the use of animals in research and in teaching conforms to the most rigorous ethical standards while actively supporting cutting edge science.

The AVP RSI is also accountable for the Office of the Research Ethics and Integrity to ensure research projects respect all applicable guidelines including those of the Tri-councils (SSHRC NSERC and CIHR). The AVP RSI plays a key role in securing the Universitys leadership position within the local and national health science ecosystems. Science services include activities to support research centered thematics supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (IHRC).

Major activities

As a senior member of the OVPRI executive team the incumbent will play a key leadership role in the management of the Strategic Development Initiative (SDI) group as well as the Animal Care and Veterinary Services (ACVS) Animal Ethics (AE) and the Office of the Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) which serve the Universitys mission to be among the leading public research universities in the world. The incumbent will also be the point person in the OVPRI executive team for research covered under the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

The Associate Vice-President Research Support and Infrastructure:

• Oversees services provided by the SDI the OREI the ACVS as well as the AE groups to faculties including assistance on applications for research funding as well as research ethics and post-award administration;
• Oversees the management of the OVPRI core facilities support program;
• Leads major provincial and federal funding initiatives such as Canada Foundation for Innovation and Ontario Research Fund New Frontiers Research Fund etc.;
• Leads the development of strategic research programs for the University in the disciplines falling under NSERC CIHR and Genome Canada;
• Works collaboratively to support health innovation initiatives;
• Chairs key institutional committees on behalf of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (including the Strategic Projects Management Group the Biosafety Committee the Radiation Safety Committee and the Research Information Committee);
• Provides senior level advice and support to the VPRI in the development of plans and goals for the VPRI portfolio;
• In consultation with the Faculties provides advice to the VP Research and Innovation on emerging challenges and opportunities that can lead to changes in strategic priorities and direction the University takes in relation to research and infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and guidance on issues related to strategy planning and implementation of technologies IT infrastructure and application systems. Chairs the Universitys Research Information Committee and sits on the University Information Governance Council.
• Represents the University on several key external advisory committees and Boards.

The Associate Vice-President Research Support and Infrastructure must possess excellent organizational and research leadership skills and must be able to gain and maintain the respect of the research community both within the University of Ottawa as well as across Canada and internationally. Key experience and competencies include:

• A doctoral degree;
• University research experience and peer recognition of its quality and impact;
• Experience in both managing and supporting research in a university context ideally beyond managing a research centre or laboratory;
• Experience managing research in a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary context with sensitivity to the different forms of research;
• Proven leadership skills in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on the ability to motivate inspire and build consensus;
• Solid vision of the development promotion and valorisation of research as well as a passion for developing research and for nurturing researchers as they strive to develop their scholarly interests and expertise;
• Deep knowledge of the Canadian and International research funding ecosystem including Tri-Council agencies Canada Foundation for Innovation and Genome Canada
• Complete integrity and excellent judgment to be able to deal with complex issues in the conduct and dissemination of research;
• Ability to innovate and mobilize resources for successful implementation of priorities particularly regarding institutional research priorities;
• Wide networks of quality contacts in the world of research and research funding;
• Ability to be a team player and team builder who complements the other members of the Universitys senior management team;
• Strong vision drive initiative and focus on strategic objectives to maintain and enhance the Universitys research position and reputation nationally and internationally;
• Deep understanding of the ethical issues related to university research and ability to ensure that the values of integrity in research are adhered to across the University;
• Ability to communicate professionally in French and English is a requirement.

Effective: September 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The initial appointment will be for a renewable mandate of five years.

Rank and salary: determined by the candidates qualifications and experience.

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long term disability basic group life insurance supplementary health insurance University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance as well as relocation expenses.

Location of work: Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation University of Ottawa 550 Cumberland Ottawa ON K1N 6N5

Application:If you believe you have the profile we are seeking please submit your application (CV with a cover letter explaining your interest) via the recruiting system Workday no later than August 3 2025 at 11.59 pm. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence. While we appreciate the interest of every candidate only those selected for the next step in the process will be contacted. The selection process will begin immediately after the closing date and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women Indigenous people persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. In keeping with Citizenship and Immigration Canada requirements all qualified persons are invited to apply. However preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.