Lead international research strategy at the University of Ottawa, using bilingual communication and partnership-building expertise on the Main Campus.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, the Associate Vice-President provides senior leadership for the international research portfolio. The position develops institutional partnerships, strategic plans, policies, and processes supporting university priorities. It also represents uOttawa internationally and collaborates with the Vice-Provost, International, and Vice-Provost, Graduate Studies. The work requires research administration, change management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Develop programs and policies increasing international research presence

Build strategic partnerships and institutional research agreements





Implement the three-year international research action plan

Represent uOttawa with international research bodies

Lead international events, delegations, and missions abroad

Requirements

PhD and extensive international research ecosystem knowledge

Professional knowledge of French and English

At least ten years’ academic research administration experience

Experience managing in a unionized setting

Leadership, planning, analytical, and communication skills

Shape uOttawa’s international research portfolio through strategic partnerships, bilingual leadership, and evidence-based institutional planning.

📌 Associate Vice-President International Research (Montreal)
🏢 uOttawa | Carrières - Careers
📍 Montreal