Location
toronto, on, Canada
Posted
June 19, 2026
Job Description
Join CIFAR as a Research Program Director in a hybrid setting, balancing in-office collaboration and travel for program meetings. Contribute to transformative research through strategic program management.
In this newly created role, you will oversee 4-5 interdisciplinary research programs, partnering with world-class researchers to achieve their ambitions. Your expertise in research administration, along with effective relationship-building skills, will be critical in shaping program strategies and promoting operational success. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong academic background and research administration experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with program leadership for strategic guidance
• Foster relationships with researchers and committees
• Implement impact agendas and engage the public
• Ensure operational progress of research programs
• Administer funding in line with guidelines
Requirements:
• Ph.D. in relevant field
• 3...
In this newly created role, you will oversee 4-5 interdisciplinary research programs, partnering with world-class researchers to achieve their ambitions. Your expertise in research administration, along with effective relationship-building skills, will be critical in shaping program strategies and promoting operational success. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong academic background and research administration experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with program leadership for strategic guidance
• Foster relationships with researchers and committees
• Implement impact agendas and engage the public
• Ensure operational progress of research programs
• Administer funding in line with guidelines
Requirements:
• Ph.D. in relevant field
• 3...