Job ID 78722 Job Title Senior Advisor - Research Administration Regular/Temporary Temporary Location HSC- Central Campus Open Date 2026/09/14 Job Type Limited Term (>12 months) Close Date 2026/09/27 Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job Department Medical Imaging Full/Part Time Full-Time Salary Grade/Band Grade 9 Salary Range $34.99 - $49.20 (hourly) Job Code JD1652 Existing Vacancy Yes - Newly Created Position Contract Duration 36.5 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 35

Posting Details

Schedule 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, Hybrid Work Arrangement

Education Level Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Start Date November 1, 2026

Job Summary The Department of Medical Imaging at McMaster University is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Advisor, Research Administration to support the advancement of the Department's research mission and implementation of its strategic priorities .

Working closely with departmental leadership, faculty researchers, trainees, affiliated hospitals, research institutes, and university partners, the successful candidate will strengthen research capacity, enhance funding competitiveness, foster collaboration, promote research excellence, and support the growth and visibility of Medical Imaging research. This role serves as a central resource and connector across the Department's research ecosystem, supporting research development, strategic planning, performance analytics, partnership development, and scholarly engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the implementation of departmental research priorities, strategic plans, and research growth initiatives.
- Develop and maintain research performance metrics, dashboards, publication tracking systems, and reporting frameworks.
- Coordinate annual research reporting, program reviews, environmental scans, accreditation activities, and strategic assessments.
- Identify funding opportunities and support faculty members in the development of competitive grant and funding applications.
- Facilitate collaboration among faculty, trainees, affiliated research institutes, hospitals, and university research offices.
- Support the development and growth of Medical Imaging research programs, subspecialty research clusters, and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Organize and coordinate research showcases, seminars, workshops, research days, and other knowledge-sharing activities.
- Prepare reports,



briefing materials, presentations, and research impact analyses for departmental leadership and stakeholders.
- Collect, analyze, and synthesize research data to inform decision-making, planning, and performance measurement.
- Promote and communicate faculty, trainee, and departmental research achievements through a variety of communication channels.
- Support resident, fellow, graduate student, and trainee research engagement and scholarly development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external partners to advance departmental research objectives.
- Support the development of national and international research collaborations, partnership agreements, and exchange opportunities.
- Monitor emerging trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in research development and academic research administration.
- Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and educational sessions related to departmental research priorities and initiatives.
- Recommend improvements to research processes, systems, and practices to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and research impact.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Relevant experience supporting research, academic administration, strategic planning, or research development in a post-secondary, healthcare, or research-intensive setting.
- Demonstrated project management and stakeholder engagement experience.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting on performance and research-related data.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.

Assets

- Experience in academic medicine, health sciences, or research-intensive environments.
- Knowledge of Canadian research funding agencies and grant development processes.
- Experience supporting strategic planning, performance measurement, and reporting initiatives.
- Strong partnership-building and relationship management skills.
- Experience developing research communications, impact reporting,



or knowledge mobilization initiatives.
Experience supporting national or international research collaborations and partnerships.

- How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ .

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

📌 Senior Advisor - Research Administration (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
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