Editor: Abba Gumel (gumelab@cc.umanitoba.ca)
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Special Issue: MITACS Scientific Coordinator

Scientific Coordinator

Date posted: May 11, 2008 Date close: June 6, 2008

Location: Vancouver

MITACS is Canadas leading not-for-profit society dedicated to high-quality
research that brings innovative mathematical research solutions to industrial
problems.
Through its ACCELERATE Canada:
Canadas Graduate Research Internship Program, MITACS is currently expanding
its mandate beyond the mathematical sciences to encompass all academic disciplines.
Scientific proposals submitted to the
ACCELERATE program undergo rigorous peer-review through a Scientific Review Board.
More information about the program can be found at www.acceleratecanada.ca.

Responsibilities

The Scientific Coordinator will report to the Director of Programs and provide support
for the ACCELERATE Canada peer?review process. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Work closely with the Scientific Review Board (SRB) to:
Manage membership and scientific scope of the College of Reviewers Ensure quality,
fairness and timeliness of the peer-review process Work closely with scientific and
business development staff to ensure clear communication of program requirements and
scientific standards Liaise with Administrative Coordinators to oversee the Travel
Subsidy Program

2. Maintain effective communication with the SRB Chair and Vice-Chair 3. Review final
internship reporting documents 4. Oversee the program evaluation process, including
metric identification, data collection methodology and data analysis 5. Work closely
with the Communications Department to publicize successful internships 6. Facilitate
communication between the scientific and business development staff 7. Prepare regular
reports on the ACCELERATE Program summarizing internship case studies 8. Other duties
as assigned from time to time

Requirements

Minimum Masters degree and research experience, preferably in a mathematics, science
or engineering discipline
Self-starter who is comfortable working in a team setting
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to grasp topics in a wide range of academic disciplines
Ability to interpret and communicate science for lay audiences
Strong problem solving skills with excellent judgment

MITACS offers a very attractive compensation package and an ideal work environment.
We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted. Please email
applications to hr@mitacs.ca and reference the position title in the subject line
of your email.

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