Shape research strategy and funding success at Queen's University, using proposal leadership, researcher guidance, and partnership development in Kingston.
The Associate Director, Strategic Research Operations reports to Smith Engineering’s Vice Dean, Research. This position leads Faculty initiatives that strengthen research intensity and supports high-value, multi-partner applications. Responsibilities span funding campaigns, internal proposal resources, strategic briefings, researcher workshops, and agency liaison.
Key Responsibilities: Advise faculty members on successful research funding applications
Develop workshops, guidelines, sample applications, and web resources
Match researchers with institutional and industry partnership opportunities
Lead proposal timelines, content finalization, policies,



and deadlines
Represent delegated Faculty interests with funders and partners
Requirements: Experience providing research funding advice and project management
Ability to develop strategic briefing notes and business cases
Skill interpreting institutional and agency guidelines
Ability to cultivate funder, industry, and institutional relationships
Willingness to work occasional flexible schedule and travel
Bring research funding expertise, strategic planning, and partnership coordination to Smith Engineering’s Faculty-wide initiatives at Queen’s University.

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📌 Research Strategy And Funding Director (Ontario)
🏢 Queens University
📍 Ontario