Job classification: NR4 — Coordinator, Program and Research Support
Duration: One-year contract (with possible renewal)
Hours: Full-time (35h/week)
Start date: Flexible, as soon as possible
Job salary range: $63,155-$78,944 (commensurate with experience)
Unit: University Research Chair in Technology and Society
Reports to: Dr Florian Martin-Bariteau

About the University of Ottawa Chair in Technology and Society

Ranked among the top five universities in Canada for research intensity, the University of Ottawa is a centre of power, leadership and transformation, located in the heart of the capital of a G7 country and in a bilingual city at the intersection of science, commerce and public policy. The university has positioned itself as a leader in transdisciplinary research and training for responsible technologies for the benefit of Canada and the world, notably through its Centre for Law, Technology and Society, Canada’s leading research group in technology law, ethics and policy, and a global leader advancing research and policy in an interdisciplinary setting.

Led by Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau, the University of Ottawa Research Chair in Technology and Society supports a research program in technology law, ethics and policy, around the security, regulation and governance of emerging and frontier technologies, using a transdisciplinary, comparative and forward-looking approach. The research program interrogates the major challenges raised by platforms, artificial intelligence, and quantum science and technologies. Leveraging a global, multijural and multilingual network of experts, Dr. Martin-Bariteau develops public policy proposals anchored in rigorous research, and deploys awareness-raising and outreach activities with industry, public decision-makers and civil society in Canada and around the world.

About the position

The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role in the development, operations and delivery of the research program. Supporting the chairholder, they contribute to the ongoing management of the research projects, as well as their strategic development, progress evaluation, and knowledge dissemination. They will also engage in research and policy activities.  

The Project Coordinator coordinates the planning and implementation of research projects, teams and operational activities to support attainment of strategic objectives, tracking progress in meeting objectives and milestones, and supporting student training and mentoring activities. They develop, implement and maintains effective communication strategies with general and specialized external audiences, and support the drafting of strategic communications, narratives and reports to the funders and stakeholders.

Performing all duties autonomously and proactively, they will organize meetings, coordinate correspondence and communications, manage schedules, prepare documents and reports, track finances, coordinate administrative processes, coordinate events and assigned projects. They will work both in French and English, in collaboration with various staff and stakeholders in and outside the University of Ottawa and across a network of academic, governmental and community stakeholders, both in Canada and globally. They may be called to travel within Canada and abroad. 

Tasks and duties

Project management and administration

• Carries out general project administration and communication duties as required by the projects.
• Assists with welcoming, training, guiding, and supervising students and research staff.
• Develops, implements and maintains physical and electronic filing systems, especially for data management.
• Plans and arranges meetings, teleconferences and other research activities with stakeholders; takes and prepares minutes.
• Prepares financial claims, human resources requests, tracks expenses, maintains financial records, and provides accounting updates.
• Tracks operational supplies, requesting or acquiring necessary equipment or supplies.
• Assists in the procurement of goods and services for the activities, including preparing purchase orders for approval, and entering information into purchasing databases.
• Ensures compliance with University and sponsor regulations, as well as with ethics approvals.
• Assists with any other duties required by the management of the projects.

Communications and knowledge mobilization

• Coordinates strategic communications with identified partner organizations and individuals.
• Attends and contributes to relevant research and research dissemination meetings.
• Assists in organization and implementation of research dissemination events (conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.) including: contacting relevant and interested stakeholders; drafting strategic event communications; conducting research on the topic of the event; developing materials.
• Prepares tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
• Assists with the preparation, writing, translation (English and French), of key documents including grant applications, ethics applications, project reports, manuscripts for publication, abstracts, scientific posters and presentations by providing technical content in support of such documents.

Conduct of research projects

• Performs research at local, regional and international levels.
• Undertakes day-to-day research activity within the overall agreed research program by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcomes of data and information-gathering activities.
• Collects and organizes material for research papers, manuscripts, interim progress or final reports, articles or other documents for publication, presentations or submissions to funding agencies, steering groups.
• Assists with authoring relevant research outputs, and facilitates the submission of research results, conference abstracts and preparation of posters, oral presentations, and publications.
• Conducts information and data retrieval searches using electronic databases, and conducts case-based analysis research, including working with detailed primary documents; conducts internet-based and library research; and extracts and links data from different databases for analysis.
• Conducts document analysis research (e.g., searching, reading and analyzing reports).
• Assists with reviewing, assembling, and synthesizing existing research literature within the field.
• Develops online digital resources, including databases and corpuses.
• Processes, organizes and summarizes data, and reports experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
• Prepares detailed documentation files.

Candidate profile

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline; a graduate degree (notably in a field related to the research program) is an asset.
• One to two years’ experience in research and/or coordination positions (or related involvement in advocacy or research activities).
• Strong computer proficiency using Microsoft 365, Google Apps, Slack, and electronic planning, scheduling and task management software.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under pressure, effectively manage overlapping duties, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and display resourcefulness.
• Strong organizational, time management, coordination and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Advanced written and verbal skills in English and French; bilingualism, spoken and written, is preferred.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated commitment to and belief in equity, inclusion, diversity, and decolonization.
• A global perspective, with experience living or working internationally, or experience with a multidisciplinary, multicultural or international team.
• Cross-cultural communication skills, sensitivity and awareness, excellent interpersonal and networking skills among diverse stakeholder groups.

How to apply

Application should be sent to [email protected]. Review of applications will start on August 1^st, 2026. Applications will be considered until a successful candidate is found.

The application package should include in a single PDF file: 

• a cover letter,
• a complete curriculum vitae.

Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau at [email protected].  

The cover letter must indicate the candidate’s proficiency levels in French and English.

In addition, candidates can voluntarily to self-identify to enable our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. The Centre for Law, Technology and Society and the Chair in Technology and Society are committed to fostering diversity within our community, notably as the governance of technology benefits from a diversity of perspectives, language and lived experiences. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities, as well as members of linguistic minorities and the LGBTQ2S+ community. 

In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the University of Ottawa will provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment, selection and assessment process for candidates with a disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. While we are committed to ensuring the best possible experience for all applicants, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. Please be advised that, due to changes in our funding, management, or organizational needs, we reserve the right to pause or stop a job competition at any stage in the process. Applicants will be notified in a timely manner. 

Please note the University of Ottawa is unable to sponsor a work permit for this position. Candidates should be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Type: Postdoctoral fellowship/Research associate
Duration: One-year contract (with possible renewal)
Hours: Full-time
Start date: Flexible (ideally September 2026)
Job salary range: $60,000-$75,000 (commensurate with experience and position)
Number of positions: 2 to 3 postdoctoral, doctoral or research associates
Unit: University Research Chair in Technology and Society
Reports to: Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau

About the position

The Chair in Technology and Society is seeking skilled and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellows or research associates to pursue an innovative research program focused on the governance of quantum technologies and related policy and regulatory issues.

The development and deployment of quantum technologies are poised to have significant ramifications for society, and challenge known governance and geopolitical approaches. While technologies may appear to be inherently rights-promoting, history teaches us that all technologies have complex and differential impacts on the rights of differently situated individuals and groups. Those in position of power often benefit from innovation, while gender, sexual, racial, and other minorities encounter novel forms of harm rendered possible by new technologies. 

We seek to develop appropriate governance models and policy frameworks to enable society to effectively manage the transformative impacts and potential risks posed by quantum technologies through transdisciplinary research organized in three cross-cutting actions:

• Policy and governance frameworks, including privacy, export control, intellectual property, considering critical socio-technical perspectives, and fair and equitable adoption within Canada and the Majority World.
• Quantum impact assessments and guidelines for responsible R&D to evaluate the potential impacts to fundamental rights, including liberty, privacy, equality, diversity, and security, as well as to other vital societal concerns, such as national security and economic growth.
• Socio-technical conversations and feedback to facilitate a shared understanding and support the development of technological and policy tools to ensure that quantum technologies are rights-affirming.

Applicants are encouraged to propose creative ideas aligning with this research agenda, emphasizing how they plan to contribute to new knowledge within the domain of the governance of quantum technologies (computing, communication, sensors or/and materials) and related policy and regulatory issues (privacy, intellectual property, national security and export controls). 

While focusing on quantum technologies, project looking into the convergence of issues with other frontier and disruptive technologies are welcome, as key insights might be derived from other technologies, such as chemical gas, nuclear science, or artificial intelligence.

It is anticipated that this work will yield in a series of various collaborative outputs, including policy recommendations and framework proposals, to be disseminated through a series of publications, white papers and other knowledge mobilization activities. A significant emphasis will be placed on research dissemination and knowledge translation both within and outside the academy, notably with public and private sector actors.

Depending on their profile, the successful candidate will be employed either as a postdoctoral fellow or research associate at the University of Ottawa with all associated privileges. 

About the Chair in Technology and Society

Ranked among the top five universities in Canada for research intensity, the University of Ottawa is a centre of power, leadership and transformation, located in the heart of the capital of a G7 country and in a bilingual city at the intersection of science, commerce and public policy. The university has positioned itself as a leader in transdisciplinary research and training for responsible technologies for the benefit of Canada and the world, notably through its Centre for Law, Technology and Society, Canada’s leading research group in technology law, ethics and policy, and a global leader advancing research and policy in an interdisciplinary setting.

Led by Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau, the University of Ottawa Research Chair in Technology and Society suports a research program in technology law, ethics and policy, around the security, regulation and governance of emerging and frontier technologies, using a transdisciplinary, comparative and forward-looking approach. The research program interrogates the major challenges raised by platforms, artificial intelligence, and quantum science and technologies. Leveraging a global, multijural and multilingual network of experts, Dr. Martin-Bariteau develops public policy proposals anchored in rigorous research, and deploys awareness-raising and outreach activities with industry, public decision-makers and civil society in Canada and around the world.

As part of QUORUM (QUébec Ontario consoRtium on quantUM protocols), a NSERC Quantum Consortia Alliance aiming to push the boundaries of the quantum Internet by enhancing its algorithms and simultaneously bridging the hardware-software divide, Dr. Martin-Bariteau leads a research stream on quantum governance bringing together experts from different disciplines together to build protections for human rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion into the design of new technologies.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will possess a robust foundation in law or policy, a keen interest in frontier technologies and, preferably, a substantial record in authoring policy-relevant articles and reports. Nonetheless, applicants with a robust background in science and a keen interest in public policy and governance are also strongly encouraged to submit an application.

Position requirements:

• Doctoral degree in law, public policy, quantum-related science or allied field. The preference will be on candidates with a Ph.D. awarded within the last 5 years, but all candidates will be considered. 
• Research experience, preferably in law and policy.
• English proficiency.
• Excellent writing skills.

Additionally, the following skills will be considered as assets:  

• Bilingualism (English and French).
• Scholarship on the relevant topics. 
• Experience with knowledge mobilization (translation and exchange).

How to apply

Application should be sent to [email protected]. Review of applications will start on July 1, 2026. Applications will be considered until a successful candidate is found.

The application package should include in a single PDF file:

• a cover letter,
• a complete curriculum vitae,
• a two-page (max.) description of research interests and projects relevant for this position,
• a writing sample of published or unpublished work where the author is the sole or primary author.

For further information, please direct all inquiries to Dr. Martin-Bariteau at [email protected].

The cover letter should indicate a proposed start date. We envision the selected candidate will join the project in September 2026, subject to university and immigration procedures. However, depending on when the candidate is available, the fellowship could start later in the academic year.

The cover letter should confirm the immigration status of the candidate. The University of Ottawa will be able to sponsor the selected candidate, if required.

In addition, candidates can voluntarily to self-identify to enable our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. The Centre for Law, Technology and Society and the Chair in Technology and Society are committed to fostering diversity within our community, notably as the governance of technology benefits from a diversity of perspectives, language and lived experiences. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities, as well as members of linguistic minorities and the LGBTQ2S+ community. 

In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the University of Ottawa will provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment, selection and assessment process for candidates with a disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest. While we are committed to ensuring the best possible experience for all applicants, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. Please be advised that, due to changes in our funding, management, or organizational needs, we reserve the right to pause or stop a job competition at any stage in the process. Applicants will be notified in a timely manner.