Job Description

Date Posted: 05/13/2026
Req ID: 48070
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Sociology
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00059492
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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 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 & 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 to apply

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 team's 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
• Drafting documents for knowledge translation purposes
• 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 field 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 co-production environment, including collaboration across academic, community, and policy stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research on sustainability transitions, climate change, or energy systems, with a focus on equity, justice, and community-engaged methodologies
• Demonstrated research project coordination experience facilitating knowledge coproduction activities and demonstrated ability to navigate and develop relationships with partners across multiple organizations
• Experience coordinating community-guided research projects and implementing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection, interpretation, and analysis
• Experience completing Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and editing content for grant applications.
• Demonstrated experience fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community and city partners
• Experience working with people from equity-deserving populations or people with disabilities is essential
• Demonstrated experience with literature reviews and syntheses
• Proficient academic writing skills (e.g. protocol development, grant writing, manuscript development, poster, and abstract development)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written) with an ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong research and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and proven ability to meet deadlines with a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• A Ph.D. in a related field (i.e., urban planning or sociology) would be considered an asset
• Proficiency with qualitative software and coding (e.g., MAXQDA)
• Proficiency in Spanish language
• Experience with fieldwork in remote places

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Intuitive
• Organized
• Problem solver

Note:This is a 1-year TERM position until May 2027

Closing Date: 05/26/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.