Research Funding Officer

Date Posted: 12/12/2025
Req ID: 46398
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Research Services Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00052175

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, along with 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 (RSO), which administers over $400 million in annual research funding, you will help to facilitate faculty success in a broad range of domestic and international funding programs. You will work closely with faculty members and research administrators to enhance the University’s participation across hundreds of research funding programs and to maximize the share of funding awarded to researchers.

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
• Overseeing the establishment and release of research funds
• 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 any other organizations that provide grants through regularized programs to organizations or individuals.
• Significant experience with the University's Research Information System (RIS) and Financial Information Systems (FIS).
• Experience with pre- and/or post- award administration of research funds.
• Sound knowledge of University research-related and financial policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of information systems tools 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.
• Tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in informal negotiation to settle the terms of research agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and support to others.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 01/07/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term This is a two (2) year Term role, with the possibility of renewal.
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.