Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Research Development Officer

Department/Unit

Science - Dean's Office

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S099-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 years

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$68,105 - $91,237 per annum

Classification

ADM-06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University's Faculty of Science is a research-intensive faculty that thrives on inclusive research excellence, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research, the Research Development Officer supports the research enterprise in the Faculty of Science, primarily in the areas of development of research grant and award applications.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Associate Dean, Research, to increase the number of applications and the success rate of Faculty grant applications for faculty competing in Tri-Agency and other competitions. Provide direct support to Faculty researchers applying for internal or external research grants through early-stage consulting and guidance as well as support with applications under development, including substantive feedback on content and presentation, and, where required, editorial assistance. Provide indirect support for Faculty researchers applying for internal or external research grants by distributing timely information and help sheets and occasional mass-emailing. Provide grant-writing seminars for faculty and graduate students, as required. Work with the Associate Dean, Research, and Faculty leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for research within the Faculty. Facilitate cross-departmental links, interdisciplinary research, and collaboration in the context of strategic priorities.

Note

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 in a Science-related field plus approximately five years' related experience in research administration or related environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Excellent organizational and time management skills to deal with the high volume and interdisciplinary setting, and to adapt to changing priorities. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills. Ability and confidence to communicate effectively with researchers from a variety of disciplines, with staff and senior administrators, and with sponsors. Experience with preparation of individual and multi-author research proposals for government funding agencies. Strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate and synthesize complex data and ideas. Familiarity with Nova Scotia, Canadian and international major research funding programs.

Assets

Technical writing training or education. Ph.D.

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:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Thinking and Acting Strategically Relationship Building Resource & Process Management

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

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



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

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (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. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

05/22/2025

Close Date

05/29/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18874