This is a hybrid position based out of the CIFAR office located in the MaRs Discovery building. Staff are required to be in the office three days a week, ensuring a balance of in-person collaboration and flexibility. Travel for research program meetings required (approximately 15‑20%).

This posting is for a newly created position.

The Opportunity

As a key interface between CIFAR and our research community, the Research Program Director partners with world‑class researchers to deliver on our aspiration of advancing transformative knowledge. Reporting to the Head, Fundamental Research, the Research Program Director is responsible for the operational management and strategic stewardship of 4–5 existing interdisciplinary research programs, ensuring they have the conditions and support needed to achieve their research and impact ambitions.

Working closely with the research program leadership, the Research Program Director helps refine program strategi...