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The Opportunity

Fredericton, NB
Can work Remote
Science and Research
Experienced
Full-time

The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) is an independent, non-profit corporation that supports the development of innovation. Our mandate is to expand the innovation capacity of New Brunswick by investing in applied research and innovative and growth companies that impact the provincial economy.

As a full-time Research Development Officer, you will work as an integral part of a small and dynamic team. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within the organization and contribute to supporting research across the province as NBIF works to fulfill its expanding mandate.

(The Chapman Group is supporting the recruitment process for this position)

What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • Interacting with provincial research organizations and researchers to promote and develop applied research and its commercialization
  • Actively help in marketing NBIF-sponsored research activities
  • Supporting the review and evaluation of research proposals under the Research Innovation Fund
  • Managing the Research Assistantships Initiative, Research Professionals Initiative and New Brunswick Graduate Scholarships Program
  • Managing the research content on the NBIF website
  • Maintaining the research database and research application online portal for NBIF
  • Assisting with any other research funding programs as determined by the Director of Research

What you'll need

Qualifications

  • A passion for innovation and an enthusiasm for research
  • University graduate of a recognized university program with a minimum of five years of related and progressive work experience
  • Written and spoken proficiency in French and English is required
  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in research proposal review and evaluation is essential
  • Thorough knowledge of modern office equipment, processes and techniques
  • An entrepreneurial mindset combined with a solid business acumen
  • This position may include travel and does not require relocation to Fredericton

We're looking for

Core Skills

Communication Innovation Research

A little bit about us

The Chapman Group

We are happy to support our client with this recruitment.

Are you interested?

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This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with education and experience and a chance to be on the cutting edge of research as it is happening in the province of New Brunswick.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.