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.

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