Research Facilitator, College of Dentistry

Research Facilitator, College of Dentistry

Primary Purpose : The Research Facilitator provides strategic and operational support to the research enterprise of the College of Dentistry (COD) to increase the number of research proposals developed by faculty and the funding success rate.

Nature of Work : Reporting to the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies, the Research Facilitator will work as part of a team to establish procedures, develop work plans and carry out strategies to promote and enable research in the College.

The Research Facilitator will also act as an interface between the Principal Investigators and the OVPR administrative team that supports the College. Working independently with minimal supervision and in integrated teams to ensure harmonization of COD activities with the University and Health Sciences Strategic Research Plans. Flexibility and highly developed organizational and prioritization skills are required in order to meet tight and conflicting deadlines. Work outside of normal business hours may be necessary.

Accountabilities :

Research Development & Collaboration

• Work with the Associate Dean, Research COD to support the development of comprehensive research strategies.
• Maintain a detailed working knowledge of the Tri-Agency, local, national and international funding environment.
• Build relationships (, supporting, coaching, and mentoring relationships) with college faculty.
• Support a system of faculty mentorship in development of fundable research proposals.
• Assist faculty in identifying suitable funding calls for research applications and proposals.
• Provide comprehensive grant editing and writing assistance (proposals and all grant components) to all faculty, with focus on building capacity in grant writing and preparation for new and junior faculty.
• Faculty administrative grant support : CCV, UnivRS, internal routing, and coordination of grant and manuscript application documentation.
• Provide review and editing of manuscripts.
• Provide support for overall research program development for new and junior faculty.
• Identify and promote post-doctoral fellowships and graduate student scholarship opportunities within COD.
• Facilitate relationship building between faculty and diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to advance research goals.
• Support the success of large strategic funding opportunities.

Research Documentation, Metrics & Reporting

Research Promotion & Marketing

Qualifications

Education

A graduate degree (MSc, MPH, MHA, MBA, MPP, PhD) is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

A minimum of two years of experience working in a University research environment, with responsibility and / or involvement in the following :

Skills

Effective interpersonal, communication, management, organizational, and financial skills. Demonstrated ability to deliver client-centered services. Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. Ability to manage competing interests and deadlines. Proficiency with relevant computer applications. Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.

This position is in scope of ASPA.