Cifar
The Research Program Director at CIFAR serves as the primary interface between CIFAR and its research community, overseeing the operational management and strategic stewardship of multiple interdisciplinary research programs. The role involves partnering with program leadership, managing budgets and funding allocations, and ensuring program progress toward research and impact goals while supporting CIFAR’s broader research portfolio strategy.
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.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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