Research Grant Proposal Specialist – Hill Lab - Vancouver, Canada - The University of British Columbia

Description

Job Summary

This is a one-year position with possible extension. The position will be located in the research laboratory of the principal investigator, Dr. Jane Hill, within the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus. Dr. Hill's primary research emphasis lies in utilizing advanced analytical tools to explore the potential of 'omics in enhancing the diagnosis of human diseases. Her specific focus is on exhaled breath and blood-based transcriptomics. Her team collaborates with researchers globally.

Organizational Status
This position reports to Dr. Hill and will be responsible for researching and writing grant proposals to secure funding as well as writing, reviewing and editing manuscripts, presentations and posters. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring funding opportunities (national and international) and develop recommendations and timelines to enhance the team's fundraising efforts. The candidate is also welcome to participate in scientific research opportunities in this position as time allows and according to their interests.

Work Performed

Primary Responsibilities:

Grant writing:

• Communicates with Dr. Hill on a regular basis to identify upcoming funding needs.
• Explores internal and external funding announcements on a consistent basis to pinpoint potential funding opportunities, assess eligibility criteria, determine application Assists in writing and editing grant applications
• Develops persuasive grant proposal applications, ensuring strict adherence to funder guidelines and prerequisites.
• Assists in the submission of grant proposal applications.
• Monitors awarded project budgets and stewardship reports in accordance with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Submits a minimum of four high quality, substantial grant applications each year.

Scientific writing:

• Works in close collaboration with team members to jointly create, review, and refine study designs, manuscripts, presentations, and posters.
• Proficiently developing, drafting, and editing of scientific manuscripts.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to students in the development of their manuscripts
• Keeping documentation of manuscript development and its progress.
• Plans and adheres manuscript submission deadlines.
• Conducts/reviews comprehensive scientific literature reviews to critically evaluate and analyze scientific data, ensuring the credibility and accuracy of group scientific output.
• Assists the team in the submission of a minimum of 12 high quality manuscripts each year.

Grant-related administration procedures and other duties:

• Provides Dr. Hill's team with current research information regarding UBC, Tri-Council, and other organizations' policies and procedures related to grant expenditures and research project planning.
• Meets department and institutional requirements for the collection of signatures and approvals on grant applications.
• Develops a network with other university units, granting agencies and program officers to ask questions on behalf of Dr. Hill and the research team members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position will work in close collaboration with Dr. Jane Hill. Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, image, reputation and financial status of the Research Group and the department. Inappropriate judgment could result in loss of potential research and/or infrastructure opportunities, or in funding shortfalls for specific research grants or contracts.

Supervision Received
Under the general direction of Dr. Hill, this position will be expected to work independently in accordance with established objectives; and exercise initiative and judgment in performing all work-related functions.

Supervision Given
This position is responsible for providing direction and/or training at UBC to graduate students and staff within Dr. Hill's lab. Meeting the requirements of Tri-Council and other funding agencies policy and procedures as they relate to research projects within Dr. Hill's research team and collaboration network.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in STEM discipline, with a particular emphasis on either analytical chemistry, 'omics, or data analysis.
• Experience of writing grants and manuscripts preferred
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's
• own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills
• related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Five peer-reviewed manuscripts, with at least two of them as the first or corresponding author.
• Grant writing experience in Canada and/or the US will be an asset.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and other relevant software applications.
• Strong track record authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts in internationally-recognized journals.
• Demonstrates ability to write persuasive grant proposals and funding applications.
• Demonstrates ability to write peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations and public speaking skills to represent UBC and the Hill Lab in a professional and confident manner.
• Exceptional editing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and sensitively with diverse constituencies in academic, government, and private industry settings.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.