Date Posted: 06/10/2025 Req ID: 43369 Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough Department: UTSC:Dept:Sociology Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Position Number: Description: About us: The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey. The Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough consists of award:winning faculty who combine active and productive research programs with teaching innovation and excellence. Many of the faculty's expertise extends well beyond Canada to cover all regions of the globe. All our programs focus on teaching the core skills of critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis, and excellence in writing. We also recognize the benefits of cooperative education and offer co:op programs closely aligned with various fields of study. The programs are designed to intrigue and satisfy students' curiosity, nourish their minds, and equip students to become effective citizens of the global community. This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities . Your opportunity: Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Coordinator will be part of a vibrant and agile team and help coordinate activities and operations for the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Sustainability Transitions. The Research Project Coordinator will be crucial in a research program that will partner with marginalized communities in Toronto and other cities globally to catalyze the development of community:engaged and context:relevant approaches to just and equitable sustainability transitions. As the Research Project Coordinator, you will be integral in supporting the research goals. Your research and project coordination skills will enable you to facilitate and contribute to additional grant applications and coordinate the teams engagement and knowledge coproduction activities across multiple projects and contexts. Your background and experience supporting research projects will contribute to advancing the overall goals and initiatives of the CERC, including knowledge co:production, peer learning and education. Your responsibilities will include: :Fostering positive relationships with project partners :Scheduling day:to:day project activities :Drafting summaries of research project results for project leaders review :Drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval :Synthesizing technical, qualitative and contextual research data :Determining qualitative and/or quantitative research methods according to research objectives :Supporting with writing and editing content for grant applications and verifying the accuracy and completeness of manuscripts :Determining logistical details for filed trips, including travel, accommodation and stay Essential Qualifications: :Master's Degree in a related field (i.e., urban planning or sociology) or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience. :Minimum three (3) years of related work experience in a research coproduction environment. :Demonstrated research project coordination experience facilitating knowledge coproduction activit