Research Associate, CSLP Research Coordinator

Position title: Research Associate
Contract Duration: April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026
Salary: $51.15 per hour
Hours per week: 35
Principal Investigator: David Waddington

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating major research initiatives for the Center for the Study of Learning and Performance (“Centre”), a Research Centre funded by the Government of Quebec under the Strategic Cluster program at Concordia University. The successful candidate will write internal and external research grant proposals, liaise with granting agencies when necessary, coordinate administrative staffing requirements, assist in the planning and execution of critical academic networking events, and assist in developing CLSP’s research and knowledge mobilization programming.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and execution of large-scale research and public outreach initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the Centre’s Co-Directors and staff.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive research grant proposals to both internal and external funding agencies.
• Coordinate the planning and logistics of academic events, including conferences and seminars.
• Organize and manage key functions of the Centre, such as Executive and Academic Advisory Committee meetings.
• Develop and oversee student programming initiatives to support the Centre’s research objectives.
• Monitor and support the Centre’s public communication strategy in collaboration with the Communications Officer.
• Other research tasks as outlined by Principal Investigator.

Required qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English and French.
• Extensive experience in drafting and submitting successful research grant proposals.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating large-scale research projects.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to david.waddington@concordia.ca by March 20, 2025.

This position is subject to all conditions outlined in the CARE collective agreement. 

Employment equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The university encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.