Research Officer - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 15

About Western:

About Us:

The Bone & Joint Institute's (herein referred to as the Institute) mission is to catalyze transdisciplinary musculoskeletal (MSK) research, innovation, collaboration, education and knowledge translation using a complex adaptive research environment that brings together experts in basic biological and biomedical; physical sciences and engineering; clinical health services; and community and population health.

The BJI environment supports nearly 300 BJI members across 5 Faculties and 32 departments as they strive to produce high-impact breakthroughs in primary objective areas: 1) understanding bone and joint diseases; 2) innovating in diagnosis and evaluation; 3) developing and evaluating new therapies; and 4) influencing key knowledge users.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Education:

Master's Degree in Science, Biomedicine, Engineering or Health Sciences
Training in EDID for research (e.g. cultural sensitivity/competency training/certification, OCAP training)

Experience:

5 years' experience supporting research administration functions in an academic environment
Experience in grant proposal writing and grant program management
Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders (e.g. academic, privatesector, industrial and other related stakeholders)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals and with Canadian peerreview granting systems, processes and procedures
Ability to research new avenues of funding from federal granting agencies, industry and other funding sources
Familiarity with intellectual property management, including copyrights and patents
Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
Oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development, completing analytics and reports and delivering presentations
Verbal communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, and provide a rationale for action
Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
A desire to grow and advance skills, which is demonstrated by attending conferences, workshops and other professional developmental opportunities to enhance performance
Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with associates and colleagues including senior management
Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.