Head, Fundamental Research/ Responsable de la recherche fondamentale

Cifar

15 days ago

Toronto, Ontario

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About this role

The Head of Fundamental Research at CIFAR provides strategic leadership in managing research portfolios that include early-stage discovery, horizon exploration, research programs, and impact clusters. This senior role involves guiding research activities to foster scientific and societal impact, overseeing teams and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure innovative and rigorous research initiatives.

Skills

Qualifications

Ph.D in Natural, Physical, Social Sciences, or Humanities

About Cifar

cifar.ca

CIFAR is a Canadian-based global research organization that convenes interdisciplinary teams of leading researchers to tackle the most important questions facing science and humanity. It runs international research programs and networks, supports fellows and collaborative projects, and fosters long‑term partnerships across academia, industry, and government. CIFAR focuses on transformative areas (e.g., artificial intelligence, brain and cognitive science, quantum science, health and environment) and works to translate discovery into policy and societal impact. Researchers and institutions partner with CIFAR for its convening power, sustained funding, and track record of accelerating bold, collaborative science.