CAIMS*SCMAI E-News Volume 08 Number 3; May 18, 2008.
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 Canada’s leading not-for-profit society dedicated to high-quality 
research that brings innovative mathematical research solutions to industrial 
problems.
Through its ACCELERATE Canada:
Canada’s 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 Master’s 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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