Research Program Coordinator

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Renewable Energy Storage Laboratory (RESL) at Dalhousie University conducts research on energy storage technologies to support the increased integration of renewable energy with the electricity grid. The demands placed on the electricity grid by the principal sectors (residential, commercial, industrial) vary throughout the day. Renewable resources such as the wind, sun, and tides vary independently of demand, and consequently require energy storage to bridge the gap periods. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Program Coordinator supports effective development, administration, coordination, and communication of research activities within the research space. The role includes coordination of project operations, stakeholder engagement, knowledge mobilization, student engagement, grant administration, ongoing assessment, reporting, and policy and regulatory compliance to support successful research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research program activities, including tracking timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budgets while supporting program planning and adjustments in collaboration with investigators.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across a broad network of researchers, students, and partners, ensuring timely information sharing and coordination of program activities.
• Build and sustain relationships with academic, community, industry, government, and EDIA and Indigenous partners to support collaborative research initiatives and knowledge exchange.
• Develop and manage communications and knowledge mobilization materials, translating research findings into accessible formats and curating content for web, newsletters, and social media.
• Support research grant administration, including application preparation, reporting, financial tracking, and coordination with university and funding agency stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient program operations and compliance, including coordinating events, supporting onboarding and lab activities, and maintaining documentation, data management, and safety requirements.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field, with a minimum of three to five years' of relevant administrative or coordination experience, preferably in research or academic environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and accessible communications for diverse audiences.
• Evidence of excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting projects, events, stakeholder engagement activities, research administration, and engagement with students.

Assets

• Familiarity with research administration processes, grant funding environments, or university policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Dalhousie University financial, student, HR, and facilities management systems.
• Experience in Indigenous community engagement including understanding of relevant protocols, principles, and practices for respectful engagement.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies, in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service