Research security advisor (Grant-Funded Opportunity)

Carleton University’s Office of the VP Research and International Department based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Research security advisor. Carleton University’s Office of the VP Research and International Department drives research excellence and global engagement. It provides support for research initiatives, industry partnerships, and international collaborations. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Carleton University
Department: Office of the VP Research and International
Position: Research security advisor (Grant-Funded Opportunity)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $71745.00 – $78424.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: Research
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Shift: 35 Hours/Week
Job ID: J0225-0349

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of completed a university undergraduate degree
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of three years of progressive experience in a research environment, preferably in post-secondary education or government

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a complex multi-stakeholder environment
• The candidates should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, effective time management, organizational, and project management skills
• The candidates should have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, the ability to problem-solve, evaluate issues, exercise sound judgment skills, and work proactively towards a resolution
• The candidates should have the ability to manage high-volume, sensitive, and confidential information with tact and discretion
• The candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster and maintain strong working relationships
• The candidates should have strong research skills with the ability to prepare detailed guidance resources for compliance and export control purposes

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and experience with databases, demonstrated knowledge of geopolitics, national security, research security, cyber security, and the threat environment
• The candidates should be skilled in designing and delivering training programs,  knowledge of emerging Canadian and international research security standards, policies, and programs
• The candidates should have graduate degree with relevant experience Various academic backgrounds, work experience in research security, an academic or funding agency environment, a government national security and geopolitical environment, and/or an open-source intelligence gathering organization
• The candidates should have experience creating analytical and advisory products from diverse information sources and experience in open-source information or intelligence gathering and analysis

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to support researchers and scholars in implementing best practices for safeguarding research and navigating funder and government requirements to protect intellectual property from national security risks
• The candidates should be able to conduct due diligence using open-source research techniques to identify and assess potential risks to research and researchers, recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies and enhancing grantsmanship through strategic advice and substantive review of funding applications
• The candidates should be able to stay informed on international, national, and provincial news, policies, initiatives, and legislative frameworks related to research security, preparing briefs, strategic assessments, and recommendations for academic and research leadership
• The candidates should be able to develop recommendations for internal research security processes, strategies, and practices and plan, develop, and provide university-specific educational, promotional, and training materials covering topics such as research security, risk mitigation, biosecurity, controlled goods, export controls, and research data management
• The candidates should be able to serve as an approachable and trustworthy resource on evolving research security practices and policies, fostering a security-aware research culture
• The candidates should be able to liaise with faculty, staff, and researchers on research security matters, including providing consultation, resolving problems, exchanging information, coordinating materials, and presenting recommendations
• The candidates should be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value-added services, engage with leadership an stakeholders to present and discuss confidential information in a discrete manner
• The candidates should be able to exercise tact and diplomacy to ensure appropriate management of sensitive and complex issues

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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