Kyle
demes
Ph.d.
Research Development & Strategy
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In an increasingly complex and dynamic research ecosystem, a combination of technical reasoning and institutional strategy is needed to develop and manage large-scale research. With a career straddling research and research management, I ensure researchers receive the support they need to carry out high-quality research, institutions have data and tools to inform strategic research development, and that we collectively create an equitable and socially-focused research ecosystem in Canada.
Research
development & Strategy
CAREER AT A GLANCE
2020-Present
Elsevier Canada
Consultant, Research Intelligence
Serve as a trusted advisor to institutions across Canada supporting the use of Research Intelligence (bibliometrics, benchmarking, trends in collaboration, etc.) in research strategy, development, and management.
2018 - 2020
Simon Fraser University
Director, Institutional Strategic Awards
I provided leadership to a team of research development staff to create successful applications and manage post-award processes for large-scale research programs.
2016-2018
University of British Columbia
Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
I worked with the VP and AVP Research to operationalize strategic priorities in UBC's research portfolio, including design and implementation of novel support programs.
2015-2016
Tula Foundation | Hakai Institute
Strategic Partnerships & Research Administration
I helped the philanthrophic organization transition from a model of funding Universities to creating a world-class research institute.
2013-2015
Simon Fraser University
Hakai Postdoctoral Fellow
My work on marine resource management assessed impacts of sea otter recovery, analyzed protection area efficacy, and identified tar sands research priorities for BC.
2009-2013
University of British Columbia
Ph. D. Zoology
I studied how physical forces from waves drive the evolution of seaweeds. Side projects investigated impacts of ferry wakes and the proposed Kinder Morgan expansion on BC's coastal ecosystems.
2007-2009
Moss Landing Marine Labs
M.Sc. Marine Science
My research investigated the impacts of climate change on reproductive strategies in kelp. While a student, I also served as Student Body President.