Associate Grants Facilitator

Simon Fraser University•Burnaby, BC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position works closely with the FHS Associate Dean Research and FHS Director, Research on supporting all aspects of the research portfolio. This spans pre- and post-award support to continuing and adjunct faculty, regular reporting of the unit's research income and activities, and coordination of research development sessions for faculty (research seminars; Tri-Council competition sessions; tenure and promotion processes, strategic planning), and data support for accreditation requirements. This position works within a highly collaborative, tight-knit, highly functional management culture. Our team is focused on and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to faculty for their research and to help prevent and reduce administrative burden associated with research. The position plays a critical partnership development role by being the primary point of contact for select external partners (First Nations Health Authority, BC Centre for Disease Control, etc.) for inquiries on both pre- and post- award activities related to external research funding.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in the Biological Sciences or a relevant discipline and three years of directly related experience in the Health Sciences including the development and writing of successful research papers, grant proposals and/or contracts, participation in research projects at the graduate level, data collection/database management, and data analysis; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Able to work in a team.
Academic writing and advanced training in research methods.
Microsoft 365 and Excel proficiency.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to establish priorities and to work on different initiatives concurrently within timelines and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in grant writing for Tri-Council or other funding agencies.
Advanced training in academic writing in a health-related discipline, ideally in the biological sciences.
Detail-oriented, tactful, intellectually curious, coachable.
Demonstrate critical thinking and exceptional communication skills in giving critical feedback to faculty at all career stages.
Self-motivated and able to work and problem solve independently.
Has (or is willing to acquire) training in inclusion, social justice, equity, Indigenous cultural safety.
Demonstrate potential for leadership roles in the future.

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of the research portfolio, including pre- and post-award activities for faculty.
Report on the unit's research income and activities.
Coordinate research development sessions for faculty.
Provide data support for accreditation requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for select external partners regarding research funding inquiries.