Position Overview
The Office of Research Services within VP Research is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Team Lead, Postdoctoral Program.
Reporting to the Manager, Postdoctoral Office and Internal Research Grants, and working closely with the Postdoctoral Program Director, the Team Lead, Postdoctoral Program plays a key role in the project management, administrative and operational aspect of the postdoctoral program at the University of Calgary and the implementation of the Eyes High Postdoctoral Initiative. The Team Lead coordinates the program activities, and fosters strong collaboration across the University of Calgary and beyond. As a result, the Team Lead works closely with a wide range of stakeholders on multiple research projects contributing to the success of the initiative and the project outcome.
The Team Lead develops and leads processes and activities to ensure successful delivery of the initiative and maintain the goal of 500 postdoctoral scholars at a steady state. This includes providing outstanding administrative services through the postdoctoral office, overseeing processes with Human Resources and Finance, organizing and coordinating professional development workshops and programs with various internal and external partner organizations (industry, community partners, funding bodies), implementing the communication plan and the delivery of communication materials, preparing annual reports and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders. There are also significant responsibilities associated with the recruitment of postdoctoral scholars and reporting to the granting agencies and sponsors. The position has frequent interactions with the University's administrative units, faculty members, as well as students, postdoctoral fellows and technical/professional staff.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Program coordination
Administration
Team Leadership
Communications and Reporting
Qualifications / Requirements:
Application Deadline: January 14, 2022
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase III.
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About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.