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Posting Summary
| Posting Number: YUSA-8228 |
| Position Title: Research Officer |
| Department: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering |
| Affiliation: YUSA |
| Band: 14 |
| Salary: $64,143 |
| Duration: Continuing Full-Time |
| Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Purpose:
To facilitate and support the application, awarding and monitoring of
awards, grants and any other external funding. To identify research
funding opportunities and in conjunction with University researchers
and staff, participates in determining methods to secure funding that
meets present and future needs in line with the Faculty and University's
objectives. To act as a resource for faculty members regarding grant
applications and research issues and to liaise with the Office of the
Vice-President Research and Innovation and the Office of Research
Services. |
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Education:
Master’s degree in a Science discipline required. |
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Experience:
3 years’ related experience in an institutional setting writing or assisting
with writing research proposals in a Science field of study; experience in
independent research/graduate work and administering grant
proposals post-award including compliance with budget issues;
knowledge of government research granting councils and other
applicable external funding agencies. A comprehensive understanding
of university and faculty structures and legislative and research-granting
processes. |
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Skills:
Demonstrated understanding of research and the mechanisms
available for obtaining funding. Excellent oral and written
communication skills; effective interpersonal and public relations
skills including the capacity to work with faculty members and
external contacts. Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and
discretion; diplomacy and tact; and to maintain confidentiality. Strong
organizational and time management skills; strong research and
analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Microsoft
Office Word. Intermediate knowledge of and demonstrated
experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Powerpoint and Access.
Ability to create and work with various databases. Good working
knowledge and ability to use the internet and email. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: November 30, 2012 |
| Internal Application Deadline: December 7, 2012 |
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| Extended Posting Date: January 4, 2013 |
| Extended Application Deadline: January 11, 2013 |
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| External Posting Date: January 4, 2013 |
| External Application Deadline: January 11, 2013 |
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to YUSA-8228?
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