Job Description

The Faculty of Health is the second largest and one of the most complex Faculties at Dalhousie University, comprised of nine Schools/College, Healthy Populations Institute, Resilience Research Centre, Centre for Transformative Nursing and Heath Research, and in partnership with the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, the Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learning and Research. Reporting to the Associate Dean Research, the Director of Research provides strategic counsel and administrative leadership in support of the achievement of the Faculty of Health\'s research objectives as outlined in the Faculty\'s strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the Faculty\'s strategic research priorities, building research capacity across all units in the Faculty.
• In alignment with the strategic plan and research needs, responsible for the identification, initiation, management, prioritization and completion of special projects.
• Work with faculty and identify appropriate funding opportunities and research initiatives. Reviews faculty research applications.
• Provide strategic counsel to Associate Dean Research, and other senior leaders on research related issues and activities. Is a member of the Operations Executive that provides advice to the Dean.
• Collaborates with persons external to the Faculty of Health, such as Federal and Provincial government research funding agencies, other universities, and health and charitable organizations.
• Manage and provide oversight for several research accounts and budgets, including budget preparation, budget management and authorization of expenditures. Ensures compliance with University, and granting agency operating guidelines.

Note

Applications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications

• Master\'s degree, plus considerable and relevant work experience in mid to senior professional administrative research positions (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Knowledge of the Canadian granting system as it pertains to heath research.
• Experience managing budgets and supervising staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work one-on-one with researchers and research groups.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Assets

• Experience in a university health research environment.
• PhD.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie\'s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration

This posting is restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 11/28/2023
Close Date 12/05/2023
Open Until Filled No
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Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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