Project Manager (Nutrition Metabolism Diabetes)

TL;DR

Project Manager (INMD): Implementing strategic research priorities for CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes with an accent on planning national workshops, developing research plans, and analyzing funding trends. Focus on liaising with stakeholders, supporting grant reviews, and evaluating research impact through data analytics and reporting.

Location: Based at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus

Salary: $5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

Company

University of British Columbia hosting the CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD).

What you will do

• Support operations including Institute Advisory Board meetings and multi-institute initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and execute national workshops and events with stakeholders to refine research priorities.
• Develop Institute Research Priority Plan and associated processes.
• Analyze data sources and funding trends to report on research impact.
• Liaise with decision makers to build partnerships supporting strategic priorities.
• Prepare briefing notes, slide decks, business cases, newsletters, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline with minimum two years related experience or equivalent.
• Research scientific training, analytical skills, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environment and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• PhD or Master’s in science relevant to INMD.
• Experience in academic administration or research funding organization.
• Bilingualism (English/French).
• Leadership skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team environment reporting to Associate Director and Scientific Director.
• Opportunity to contribute to national health research priorities.
• Commitment to diverse workforce and employment equity.