Mount Saint Vincent University

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, designing research studies, conducting literature searches/scans and synthesizing literature, updating and preparing CV requirements for various funding competitions, preparing funding applications, completing various administrative components of research activities such as documents related to ethics and preparing reports for funders, overseeing the implementation of short term projects, creating and implementing work plans, undertaking research building capacity activities, preparing manuscripts for academic journals and other knowledge translation products including presentations for academic and non-academic audiences.

Master’s Degree in a health or social sciences discipline, preferably with a gerontology component and will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in research project management. Demonstrated experience preparing funding applications for CIHR, SSHRC and other funders is essential. Excellent written communication skills including strong copy-editing skills and demonstrated experience preparing research results for different audiences including manuscripts for academic publication is required. Other essential to the position is a strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods as well as proficiency in relevant software applications. Strong understanding of diverse knowledge translation strategies is essential. Experience implementing multi-disciplinary collaborative research projects in an academic setting and working with students are assets. Candidates should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

Recognized as a leader in distance and experiential learning, and based on a strong tradition of social responsibility, Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. Founded in 1873, the Mount has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios, for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities, for its legacy in the advancement of women, and for facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, literacy, and childhood development. The Mount believes that our people are our foundation and our relationships are built on respect and accountability. Please visit www.msvu.ca to learn more about us.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019, renewal contingent on funding; 14 hours per week.
Salary range - $55,000-$60,000 (this is a grant-funded position, access to University benefits are not available).
This position is under the supervision of Dr. Janice Keefe, Professor of Family Studies & Gerontology & Director, Nova Scotia Centre on Aging or her designate.

Application Process:

Applications should include a cover letter and resume. This competition closes on March 2, 2018.

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.