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Position Title Research Project Manager

Department/Unit Social Work

Research Project Resilience Research Centre

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number GP55-23

Employee Group Grant-Paid

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year, with the possibility of renewal

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $50,000 - $52,000 per annum (37.5 hours per week)

About The Organization

The Resilience Research Centre ( RRC ) at Dalhousie University is under the direction of the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience. The RRC conducts research and develops interventions to support individuals and communities in challenging contexts across culturally diverse settings around the world and is a multi-project research centre that has projects in several countries. For more information, please visit www.resilienceresearch.org .

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Resilience Research Centre, the Research Project Manager will assist with research activities such as gathering qualitative and quantitative data, conducting literature reviews and synthesizing evidence, and coordinating and facilitating activities, including meetings and conferences, to share study results.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee data processing, analysis, and management (e.g., data entry and interview transcription).
• Oversee the administration of funding proposals and ethics applications; negotiate and manage contracts with external consultants and suppliers.
• Assist with the Centre’s social media; ensuring that new activities of the Centre are prominently featured.
• Support identification and administration of research grants and funding opportunities, research contracts, and memoranda of understanding with the external funders and the universities involved.
• Contribute to presentations, reports, and journal articles.
• Create and manage annual operating budgets and project budgets, ensuring adherence to funding agency and Dalhousie University protocols.

Note

The successful applicant may work in-person on campus, primarily remotely, or perform a hybrid of the two as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with knowledge mobilization and social marketing.
• Undergraduate degree with 5 years of related experience working in an academic or research environment.
• Research project management experience.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.
• Ability to manage budgets, hire, and coordinate activities and meetings.

Assets

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (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 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 07/19/2023

Close Date 08/09/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14314