Office of the Vice-President(Research & International)
University of Manitoba
Position number: 09627
Date posted: March 19, 2026
Advertised until: June 5, 2026 or until filled
The Associate Vice President (Research) is appointed for a five (5) year fixed term, renewable once for an additional five (5) year term, subject to performance and institutional requirements. This position is a senior administrative appointment and is not a tenure track or tenured position.
Salary:
Salary will be commesurate with qualifications and experience
Appointment Dates
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031
For more information please contact: Allison Stephen - [email protected]
The Associate Vice-President (Research) (AVP(R)) is a senior academic leader responsible for advancing the University of Manitoba’s research mission by providing institutional leadership and operational oversight across the full spectrum of research administration. The AVP(R) strengthens research quality and capacity, oversees internal funding mechanisms, ensures compliance with research policies and regulations, and supports researchers at all career stages. This role is primarily administrative in nature and constitutes a senior executive position.
- PhD and an established record of research achievement.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in research administration, academic governance, or compliance oversight.
- Demonstrated senior administrative experience.
- Strong understanding of Tri‑Agency policies, RCR frameworks, research ethics, animal care regulations, biosafety, and CFI processes.
- Experience chairing committees, leading complex evaluations, and managing research support units.
- Commitment to advancing inclusivity in research.
- Strong communication, analytical, and collaborative leadership skills.
Strategic Research Leadership & Policy Development
- Provide leadership in developing and implementing research policies, frameworks, and evaluation practices that enhance research excellence and integrity.
- Lead ongoing improvements to internal review and adjudication processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and principles of inclusivity.
- Participate in and oversee academic reviews to ensure research quality and alignment with institutional standards.
- Contribute to institutional research planning and strategic initiatives led by the VPRI.
Oversight of Internal Research Funding Programs
- Lead the administration, design, and continuous improvement of internal funding programs.
- Chair the Internal Grants Program Committee, ensuring efficient operation of competition cycles and high-quality adjudication.
- Chair the Internal CFI (Canada Foundation for Innovation) Committee, overseeing internal review and prioritization of CFI proposals.
- Monitor participation, success rates, and program performance to ensure internal funds effectively support research development and strategic priorities.
Research Compliance, Integrity & Ethics
- Assist with the investigation phase of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) cases, exercising delegated authority from the VPRI and ensuring adherence to institutional policies and national frameworks.
- Assure compliance in searches for externally funded research chairs (e.g., CRC, CERC, Canada Impact+ Research Chairs), ensuring processes meet Tri‑Agency and institutional requirements.
Oversight of Research Ethics, Animal Care & Biosafety
- Provide senior oversight of institutional Animal Care and Biosafety functions, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices.
- Support and liaise with the responsible committees and units to maintain high standards for ethics, safety, and responsible conduct in research.
- Ensure alignment with national and international guidelines governing animal care and biohazardous materials.
Direct Leadership of Research Administration Units
- Provide direct supervision of the Office of Research Services (ORS), including internal grants, external funding support, and research development services.
- Provide direct supervision of human research ethics coordination, animal care, biosafety, and RCR administration.
- Ensure these units operate efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with institutional strategic priorities.
Researcher Support & Capacity Building
- Strengthen support for researchers at all career stages through mentorship initiatives, internal funding, and equitable evaluation practices.
- Identify gaps in research support systems and lead initiatives to improve researcher success and grant competitiveness.
- Enhance participation in internal and external funding opportunities across faculties.
Institutional & Cross‑Campus Collaboration
- Lead the development and delivery of major research-focused seminar series and engagement programs such as the UM Knowledge Exchange, Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium, Early-Career Researcher (ECR) Symposium, and the Best Practices in Research Management series.
- Serve as a university liaison to the Health Ethics Review Committee (HERC) and other regulatory or advisory bodies as required.
- Represent the VPRI portfolio on committees, task forces, working groups that influence research policy, compliance, and support, and the Senate and its sub-committees, as required.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
