Research Partnerships & Funding Facilitator

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 46,838 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) invites applications for a Research Facilitator in the Office of Research and Innovation. The role focuses on working with research-active scholars to establish agendas, support clusters, and promote knowledge mobilization.

It involves liaising with internal and external communities to assist proposal development and funding acquisition. The position is temporary full-time for about two years, with emphasis on supporting research across disciplines and

Qualifications

• A doctorate degree or an equivalent combination of a Master’s degree, training and experience.
• Previous experience as a researcher in university environment, government projects or agencies is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of University research resources and procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing research agendas and scholarly portfolios.
• Support research clusters (Institutes or Centres) and knowledge mobilization strategies.
• Liaise with internal and external communities to support proposals and funding.
• Design and facilitate approaches to promote KPU research and scholarly activity.

Skills

Research administration

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office/Research tools

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) invites applications for a Research Facilitator in the Office of Research and Innovation. The role focuses on working with research-active scholars to establish agendas, support clusters, and promote knowledge mobilization.

It involves liaising with internal and external communities to assist proposal development and funding acquisition. The position is temporary full-time for about two years, with emphasis on supporting research across disciplines and