The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is a private, not-for-profit organization that brings together cutting-edge researchers from across Canada and around the world to work collaboratively on advanced research projects. We enable some of the world’s brightest minds from a wide range of disciplines to collaborate in answering complex questions concerning society, technology, and the very nature of humanity and the universe. The primary responsibility of each employee is to contribute to the success of the organization as it carries out its mandate. Within this context, outlined below is the core purpose of the position and, as an illustration, examples of major responsibilities.
This is an interim position for one year, starting August 13, 2012. Applications will be reviewed starting no later than the week of June 18, 2012. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Purpose of Position:
- Supports the President and Vice Presidents Research in the intellectual leadership and management of the Institute.
- Supports the Vice Presidents Research in the development and implementation of CIFAR’s strategic goals related to the Programs and Research Department.
- Provides leadership and management support to the CIFAR program directors, program members and advisors of assigned programs, as well as other activities that constitute CIFAR’s research effort in support of the Canadian research community.
- Leads the development and implementation of knowledge mobilization activities related to the research performed within or arising from CIFAR programs and in alignment with the Institute’s knowledge mobilization strategy.
- Serves the knowledge needs of the Advancement and the Marketing & Communications Departments staff by interpreting the context and results of research.
- Provides leadership and supervision of specific staff in the Programs and Research Department.
Applications are to be submitted electronically to: [email protected]
For further information on this position, please contact:
Val James
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1400
Toronto, ON
416-971-1097
[email protected]
or
Pekka Sinervo
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1400
Toronto, ON
416-971-4884
[email protected]