IQC Research Development Officer

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Closing date

Open until filled

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

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11 November 2026, on a public job listing

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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-03797

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Employment Type:

Temporary

Department:

Institute for Quantum Computing - Operations

Hiring Range:

$95,538.29 - $119,422.87

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

2 year term

The internal posting deadline for this position is November 19th, 2026, at 11:59PM

This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Research Development Officer supports the research enterprise in the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), primarily by facilitating grant and award applications and student scholarship proposals. Under the direction of the IQC, the incumbent supports priority initiatives with technical writing expertise and guidance to enhance the probability of success, particularly with respect to grants, awards and scholarships. The incumbent also facilitates research development opportunities and serves as a key liaison for IQC with the Office of Research for grants and awards, as well as with each IQC partner Faculty—Science, Engineering and Mathematics.

The Research Development Officer will be required to work collaboratively with individuals from a wide range of academic and administrative units, both within the University and outside of it, and to participate on research-relevant IQC, Faculty and university committees.

Key Accountabilities

Faculty Research Development

• Work with the IQC leadership (IQC Director’s Office and senior faculty to develop long-term strategic plans for research within the IQC;

• Facilitate cross-departmental links, interdisciplinary research, and collaboration in the context of strategic priorities.

• Work with the Director’s Office and senior faculty to develop formal and informal mentoring strategies in IQC to enhance research success for faculty facing a variety of challenges;

• Serve as liaison and point person for information related to funded research grants, award recipient lists and other research-related information. In conjunction with the IQC and Partner Faculties’ (Science, Math and Engineering) Communication teams, facilitate communication of this information for research promotion, awards celebration and other strategic purposes on behalf of IQC.

• Promote a lively and collegial internal research culture by providing, as appropriate, multiple opportunities (forums, events, seminars and workshops) for researchers to meet informally and develop shared interests and initiatives.

• Maintain familiarity with trends in higher education and research funding through regular perusal of publications such as University Affairs, the CAUT Bulletin, the Chronicle of Higher Education and Education Matters; maintain familiarity with research trends, initiatives, and goals within the University through regular perusal of UW’s Strategic Plan and Strategic Research Plan as well as Office of Research reports and brochures.

• Organize and manage select IQC-wide research events specifically related to faculty and HQP grants and awards such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and special lectures, as required.

• Participate, as appropriate, in research-relevant IQC, partner faculty and university-wide committees; including the Research Advisory Committees, and Waterloo Awards Committee.

• Liaise with Equity Office and Office of Research Equity manager to ensure materials and training are available for faculty to support their research and recruiting efforts to facilitate grant application success.

Research Grants, Awards, and Scholarships Facilitation

• Work with IQC Faculty the Associate Dean, Research, to increase the number of applications and the success rate of IQC grant applications for faculty competing in Tri-Agency and other competitions (domestic and international).

• Provide direct support to IQC researchers applying for internal or external research grants by providing pre-submission consulting and guidance and project management support with applications underway, including substantive feedback on content and presentation, and, where required, editorial assistance.

• Provide indirect support for IQC researchers applying for internal or external research grants by distributing timely information and help sheets (e.g., grant deadlines, FAQs, grant writing tips, internal peer reviewer lists, proposal templates.) and occasional mass-emailing.

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