Research and Knowledge Mobilization Facilitator, (Social Sciences, Humanities, and Health), Competition # SCHII-21-47, Thunder Bay ON
Research and Knowledge Mobilization Facilitator
(Social Sciences, Humanities, and Health)
Thunder Bay Campus
Contract Position (18 month Maternity Leave Replacement)
Competition # SCHII-21-47
The Research and Knowledge Mobilization Facilitator is responsible for promoting growth in external research funding opportunities in the social sciences, humanities and health at the University, and for supporting community-based research initiatives in the region.
Reporting to the Director, Research Services, the successful candidate will work with faculty members, interdisciplinary research teams and centres, and Deans across the University to facilitate the development of competitive research grant proposals. The Research and Knowledge Mobilization Facilitator will explore opportunities for the advancement of research and scholarly work in the social sciences and humanities at Lakehead University as well as research partnerships with the not-for-profit sectors and Indigenous communities. The Research and Knowledge Mobilization Facilitator will also identify potential funding opportunities, and support the preparation of funding proposals. This will include performing background research on funding opportunities, writing and editing of proposals, and customizing proposals in response to funding agency guidelines and priorities. The Research Facilitator will also organize grant-writing and other professional development workshops for researchers. Experience with proposal writing would be considered a strong asset.
Job Requirements:
• A Masters degree in the social sciences, humanities or behavioural sciences (a PhD would be an added asset), or have a combination of graduate education and 5 years’ related professional experience
• Experience in an area related to research administration, project management, fundraising and/or proposal development would be an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Research, writing and copy-editing skills
• Ability to deliver professional development workshops
• An appreciation of the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Ability to work in a high volume and deadline driven environment
• Knowledge of research procedures and policies, including research ethics principles
• Familiarity with MS Office software
• Ability to work in a team environment
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2021 and continue until the position has been filled.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition
#SCHII-21-47, containing a cover letter and resume, along with the contact information of three work-related referencesby December 1, 2021 to:
Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.