Research & Communications Officer

Date Posted: 02/17/2026
Req : 46942
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Donnelly Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Within Temerty Medicine, the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research is an interdisciplinary research institute where scientists make fundamental discoveries in biology to improve health. Our faculty, staff, and trainees apply cutting‑edge tools in genome research, regenerative medicine, engineering, microfluidics, and computational biology, ultimately to gain new insights about how the human body works. Founded in 2005, the Centre is globally recognized as a leading biomedical research hub thanks to landmark discoveries in genetics, stem cells, and the molecular basis of disease, as well as state‑of‑the‑art tools in the analysis of large‑scale datasets.

As Research & Communications Officer, you will collaborate closely with the Director, Research Operations and Strategy to shape and execute strategies that advance our research and education mission, while effectively communicating the Centre’s impact to a diverse range of stakeholders. In addition to translating complex science into compelling stories, you will contribute to grant writing, coordinate funding‑application processes, plan workshops and events, Youth Science Outreach programming and disseminate information about research funding programs and opportunities to the broader research community.

Your stewardship of our web and social media platforms, as well as your ability to create engaging written and visual content, will foster trusted relationships and produce impactful material that advances the Centre’s goals.

• Developing and implementing communication, marketing, and digital media plans that support strategic objectives, including social media procedures and best practices
• Writing, editing, and producing a range of content, including copy, news and feature stories, key messages, speeches, and materials for marketing and promotions
• Researching, developing, and recommending story ideas that advance institutional priorities and initiatives
• Pitching strategically valuable stories and coordinating outreach materials to enhance visibility and engagement
• Producing and editing promotional, outreach, and informational materials such as brochures, newsletters, websites, handbooks, and external publications
• Conducting interviews with leaders, faculty, staff, and students, ensuring all content aligns with brand identity guidelines
• Conceptualizing, planning, and executing events, workshops, and programming that support strategic initiatives
• Supporting funding and research‑related activities by coordinating application processes and writing/editing grant content, while staying informed on funding opportunities and deadlines

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Science or a related field or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum five years’ experience in scientific/research communications, related public relations or media roles
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
• Experience creating concise, effective written content, including conducting interviews, pitching story ideas, and translating complex scientific material for a lay audience
• Experience designing and deploying digital materials (such as newsletters, social media and web content), working with digital metrics, and maintaining and updating websites
• Experience managing social media platforms including building active engagement, expanding reach, and using analytics and strategy to report on social media effectiveness
• Experience planning and executing outreach strategies, workshops, and events
• Experience working with a variety of…