Research Contracts & IP Specialist

University-of-New-Brunswick; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick is seeking an Agreements Officer to support faculty in contracting funded research across Fredericton and beyond. Reporting to the Director, Research Operations & Services, you will draft, review, and negotiate research agreements, and liaise with industry and government partners.

This full-time, 3-year term hybrid role involves ensuring compliance with UNB policies, preparing bids, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with Deans, Chairs, Directors and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field, including education/training related to contracts and/or contracts law.
• 5 years of relevant experience with negotiating, drafting and reviewing of research agreements.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review research agreements, including industry-sponsored, collaborative, funding, contribution, services and international agreements.
• Protect UNB researchers' intellectual property rights and graduate student thesis and copyright ownership.
• Ensure appropriate liability, insurance, confidentiality, and indirect cost recovery clauses are in place.
• Negotiate and approve amendments to existing research agreements.
• Facilitate the signing of research contracts and agreements in accordance with UNB policies and practices.
• Assist researchers in preparing bid documents and budgets that comply with indirect cost recovery policies.
• Monitor and address regulatory requirements related to agreements.
• Identify and support the resolution of conflicts of interest, including providing related training.
• Liaise with external agencies, including national, international, and U.S. agencies or government bodies, to support agreement processing.
• Maintain strong relationships with Deans, Chairs, and Directors to support contract preparation and review.
• Collaborate with People & Culture on agreements for independent contractors and with Procurement on purchase orders and sole-source contracts.
• Liaise with internal and external regulatory boards and agencies to ensure compliance with certifications and renewals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Contract drafting/negotiation

Negotiating & reviewing researchagre​

Analytical problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

The University of New Brunswick is seeking an Agreements Officer to support faculty in contracting funded research across Fredericton and beyond. Reporting to the Director, Research Operations & Services, you will draft, review, and negotiate research agreements, and liaise with industry and government partners.

This full-time, 3-year term hybrid role involves ensuring compliance with UNB policies, preparing bids, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with Deans, Chairs, Directors and