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UBC is seeking a Research Security Advisor with expertise in research safeguarding and policy analysis. This role involves developing educational materials to ensure understanding of federal grant funding requirements and emerging defence-related security needs. The advisor will provide guidance on research security risks, processes, and partnerships, and stay informed on international developments. This position supports a strong research culture focused on integrity and compliance.
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
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Job Summary
The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI) seeks a Research Security Advisor with expertise in the principles and practice of safeguarding research, policy analysis, and effective communications.
The Research Security Advisor will be responsible for developing educational and promotional material for the university to help ensure understanding of federal guidance and requirements in regards to research security when applying to federal grant-funding agencies. The advisor will also be expected to be aware of new and emerging defence-related funding requirements from a security perspective.
Research security considerations are key in grant-funded research, and this role will help enable awareness, understanding, and compliance with these considerations. The Research Security Advisor’s work will contribute to a strong and diverse research culture that embraces the highest standards of integrity, collegiality and service.
The Research Security Advisor will be responsible for advising leadership, faculty, and staff members of research security-related risks, processes, and partnerships. The successful candidate will be expected to work with relevant university stakeholders (both within and outside UBC/VPRI) to formulate appropriate advice and guidance. Such advice and policy will necessarily include complex conversations on sensitive issues which require tact to navigate.
The Research Security Advisor will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of awareness regarding developments domestically and internationally that are relevant to the research security portfolio. At times, the Research Security Advisor will be required to use tools available to the university to conduct due diligence checks and create reports and/or briefings regarding research security issues of interest.
Under the supervision of the Director, the Research Security Advisor will engage with a range of external stakeholders while representing UBC and for the purpose of identifying and mitigating specific risks to the university. Some engagements will involve confidential or highly sensitive discussions that require discretion.
Organizational Status
The Research Security Advisor will report to the Director, Research Security in the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. This role will have an important external component, and will work closely with colleagues in the VPRI Portfolio, with a range of offices and faculties across UBC, and with those in similar roles at other Canadian institutions.
Work Performed
The Research Security Advisor will be responsible for working with internal (to UBC) and external stakeholders to conduct assessments, provide advice, and identify appropriate learning approaches for training and programming related to research security.
Program Creation & Management
Research, Analysis and Advice
Consultation and Collaboration
Program Evaluation & Maintenance
Performs other duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
The material that the Research Security Advisor develops must be compliant with UBC policies and regulations. Errors in content can result in misinformation being circulated for which the VPRI is ultimately accountable. Errors in judgement may result in the inefficient use of resources, and may damage the image and reputation of the VPRI Office and the University.
Supervision Received
The Research Security Advisor will work independently with general direction from the Director, Research Security, in the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation.
Supervision Given
The Research Security Advisor will not have any direct reports. They may provide project-specific supervision to Work-Learn Students who support the VPRI Office from time to time, or to external vendors engaged as part of this initiative.
Minimum Qualifications
For research work, a post-graduate degree or equivalent professional designation with a minimum of four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Otherwise, an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline is required with a minimum of six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree. Prior experience in the design, development and delivery of training courses and educational programs is also preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research administration at a large, complex research-intensive University or organization.