Research Partnerships Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:04/17/2023

Req ID: 30782

Faculty/Division:
VP - Research

Department:
Innovations & Partnerships Office

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Your opportunity:

Based within the Innovations and Partnerships team, you will work closely with all areas to support faculty members and academic administrators in the development and negotiation of research funding, material transfer, service and intellectual property agreements.

Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect.

We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals.

If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Settling research agreement terms with sponsor and funding agencies
Establishing subgrant agreements with research partner organizations
Producing complex statistical information
Preparing detailed analysis on complex risk assessments

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum five years relevant experience in agreement and intellectual property administration
Experience drafting and negotiating agreements
Experience providing advice to faculty and staff administrators
Knowledge of agreement and intellectual property laws required
Knowledge of research and financial policies and procedures, research and financial systems
Strong computer skills including ability to work with a broad range of internal and external information system tools and electronic processing systems including spreadsheets, databases and sponsorbased electronic systems
Attention to detail; strong analytical skills, risk assessment and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to act with tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele, strong sense of judgement in managing relationships

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience in paralegal, legal clerical or contract law environment is highly valued

To be successful in this role you will be:

Articulate
Diplomatic
Organized
Team player

Closing Date: 05/01/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Term
This is a TERM role ending May 2024.

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Research Administration & Teaching

Recruiter:
Anita Chooraman

**Lived Experience Statement