July 19, 2025

GRANTS FACILITATION OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 8)

Research & Graduate Studies
Faculty of Medicine

(Full-Time, 2- Year Contractual Position)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

DUTIES

This position provides direct support to the Vice Dean (Research & Graduate Studies), Assistant Dean (Clinical Research) and the RGS Research Manager. The successful candidate will have administrative responsibilities associated with either: the Division of BioMedical Sciences (BMS), or the Division of Population Health & Applied Health Sciences (PHAHS) and clinical research activities within the Faculty of Medicine. Duties include performing review of grant applications for compliance to both funding agency and MUN policies and procedures; providing support and working with Faculty of Medicine faculty members (either specifically BMS or PHAHS and clinical faculty) to write grant applications; sourcing funding initiatives and opportunities from national, provincial and other funding agencies; formulating and organizing applications to take advantage of opportunities; working with students to provide advice on external grant application content and approval when required; communicating deadlines to faculty; attending research meetings; assisting with the preparation of award nominations; assisting with developing workshops for faculty members; facilitating networking opportunities with other researchers; coordinating with the Office of Research Initiatives & Services (RIS); and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years preparing and reviewing grant applications and project proposals, or managing research projects; graduation with a Master's degree; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Direct research experience would be an asset. The ideal candidate must be proactive, detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills and will have a background in research (preference for health specific research). Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Knowledge of funding programs directed toward university-based research, and the ability to multi-task is required.

SALARY $64,361 – $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE September 2, 2025

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website www.mun.ca/careers. Applications must be received by the end of business day on the competition closing date. You may drop off a paper application to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John's, Room M2M229; or fax your resume to (709) 864-6344. Call us at (709) 864-6404 for assistance.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities.

Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John's, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.