Research Funding Officer
About the role
Research Funding Officer
Date Posted: 08/06/2025
Req ID: 44550
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Research Services Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058428
Description:
About us:
The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best, advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, alongwith our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.
VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.
Your opportunity:
Based within the Research Services Office team, you will support faculty success in a broad range of regular, high-volume domestic, international and internal research funding programs including from Horizon Europe and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing, revising and operationalizing business processes that support research activities and objectives
- Settling the terms of research funding agreements
- Interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance
- Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
- Establishing research fund accounts and budgets in accordance with the sponsor’s and University’s policies
- Advising on pre and post research award administration providing options and solutions
- Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
- Establishing and maintaining restricted research funds according to agreed upon sponsor terms and conditions
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years relevant administrative experience (university experience preferred)
- Experience working with research funding agencies, or other equivalent funding bodies (e.g. government, industry, not-for profit).
- Experience with the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information Systems (FIS) or other similar systems
- Sound knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures or similar organizational policies and procedures.
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of information systems including spreadsheets, databases and sponsor-based electronic systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Assets (Nonessential):
- Experience in informal negotiation to settle the terms of research agreements.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Self-directed
Closing Date: 08/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Job Segment: Information Systems, Environmental Health & Safety, Equity, Technology, Research, Healthcare, Finance
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Research Funding Officer
About the role
Research Funding Officer
Date Posted: 08/06/2025
Req ID: 44550
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Research Services Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058428
Description:
About us:
The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best, advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, alongwith our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.
VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.
Your opportunity:
Based within the Research Services Office team, you will support faculty success in a broad range of regular, high-volume domestic, international and internal research funding programs including from Horizon Europe and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing, revising and operationalizing business processes that support research activities and objectives
- Settling the terms of research funding agreements
- Interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance
- Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
- Establishing research fund accounts and budgets in accordance with the sponsor’s and University’s policies
- Advising on pre and post research award administration providing options and solutions
- Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
- Establishing and maintaining restricted research funds according to agreed upon sponsor terms and conditions
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years relevant administrative experience (university experience preferred)
- Experience working with research funding agencies, or other equivalent funding bodies (e.g. government, industry, not-for profit).
- Experience with the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information Systems (FIS) or other similar systems
- Sound knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures or similar organizational policies and procedures.
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of information systems including spreadsheets, databases and sponsor-based electronic systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Assets (Nonessential):
- Experience in informal negotiation to settle the terms of research agreements.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Self-directed
Closing Date: 08/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Job Segment: Information Systems, Environmental Health & Safety, Equity, Technology, Research, Healthcare, Finance
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.