Job Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category M&P - AAPS

Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B

Job Title Research Cluster Coordinator

Department UBCO | Postdoctoral Research Support | J. Liu | School of Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science

Compensation Range $5,468.83 - $7,878.17 CAD Monthly
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Posting End Date March 31, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date Mar 31, 2025

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Job Summary
This position will be responsible for managing the activities of the UBC Battery Innovation Cluster, which is funded by the UBC Eminence Program. Major responsibilities of the position include identifying new directions for research collaborations and projects among the investigators involved in the cluster; identifying funding opportunities and assisting in writing grant proposals; maintaining social media sites and websites; identifying and liaising with community, not-for-profit, and industrial partner organizations; and operational tasks related to the cluster, including managing the budget and submitting progress reports.

Organizational Status
This position will report directly to the Cluster Lead Principal Investigator Dr. Jian Liu, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan, and will work with the other cluster investigators, national and international collaborators, and other staff and investigators at UBC-O, UBC-V, and elsewhere.

Work Performed
Coordinates all research cluster activities
Leads meetings, research seminars, workshops, conferences, outreach events, and other research events
Liaises between investigators, partners, staff, trainees, and external collaborators involved in the Battery Innovation Cluster including identifying new directions for research projects and collaborations
Identifies appropriate funding sources and opportunities
Provides operational management and oversight of the cluster including creating timelines, submitting progress reports, and managing the budget
Proposes and implements new initiatives that align with the cluster\xe2\x80\x99s goals
Participates in grant proposal and project proposal writing for research projects and initiatives related to the cluster
Communicates clusters goals and activities to relevant stakeholders including maintaining the website and developing social media sites
Identifies and engages relevant stakeholder groups and integrates community groups and organizations (including community partners such as Indigenous communities, academia, industry, and not-for-profit organizations)
Offers broad support to the Cluster Lead PI with setting priorities, developing strategies, building consensus, and implementing plans
Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position is required to conduct all research facilitation activities professionally and ethically following approved guidelines. Confidentiality must be respected when dealing with research data. Errors could influence researchers\' ability to meet critical deadlines, compromise the results of research projects, and therefore impact the credibility and funding of the PI, UBC, and other internal and external research partners.

Supervision Received
Works independently under the direction of the Cluster Principal Investigator, Dr. Jian Liu. Works closely and collaboratively with other members of the Battery Innovation Cluster team. This position is expected to develop their work plan and timelines and exercise a considerable amount of judgment and initiative in completing tasks and responsibilities.

Supervision Given
May provide instruction to graduate students, staff, and postdoctoral fellows as required to plan and execute activities in the Battery Innovation Cluster.

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

Preferred Qualifications
A graduate degree in materials science/chemistry professional field is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in peer-reviewed, scientific/technical writing, and grant writing/fundraising for non-profit organizations.
Experience in a scientific research environment, including a complete understanding of research methodology.
Project management experience preferred.

Skills
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Strong technical, and scientific writing skills and/or certification
Intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and writing/publishing software such as EndNote or Mendeley
A high degree of resourcefulness, motivation, enthusiasm, and initiative
Demonstrated understanding of research methods
Ability to comprehend and incorporate broad scientific concepts and effectively communicate complex scientific issues
Ability to prioritize workloads and meet multiple deadlines
Attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately
Ability to interpret results and make recommendations for implementation
Ability to work independently while participating collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team
Ability to exercise tact and discretion
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Ability to respond appropriately to inquiries
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse people across all career stages.