Under the direction of the Project Lead Scientist at the University of British Columbia, the incumbent will act as the Project Manager for the Canadian Gravitational-wave Astrophysics Infrastructure Network (GRAIN). GRAIN is a multi-million-dollar national infrastructure project that will build detector hardware and computing infrastructure to enable gravitational-wave astrophysics with current and near-future ground-based detectors and the LISA mission. Application close April 7th 2026.
The GRAIN Project Manager will oversee the technical coordination and budgetary management of the project in partnership with the GRAIN Science Board and institutional partners including McGill University, Université de Montréal, Bishop’s University, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Lethbridge.
Funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and led by the University of British Columbia, this project involves collaboration with partners across Canada and internationally.
The Project Manager will coordinate with GRAIN hardware and computing leads, including collaborators at the Digital Research Alliance of Canada and the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre, to ensure that the priorities and directions set by the GRAIN Science Board are implemented.
The incumbent will develop project schedules and timelines, manage budgets, coordinate purchasing and hiring activities, ensure reporting and compliance requirements are met, and support overall project execution and delivery.
This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, including flexible work hours, pursuant to University policies and guidelines.
This is a two-year term position, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.
Compensation Range
$6,747.50 – $9,701.42 CAD Monthly
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