Western University
Location
London, ON | Canada
Job description
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit within the Faculty of Science. Throughout the academic year, the Department provides courses to over 10,500 students annually, has approximately 1400 majors and an average graduate enrollment of 140 - 160 students. The major foci within the department is namely scientific research, graduate, undergraduate and public education. The Department seeks to find a better working balance between the development and strengthening of its research enterprise and the maintenance of its strong undergraduate program seeking to enhance and strengthen its graduate program and make meaningful contributions to existing and future collaborative programs that fall within its sphere of influence and interest. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron).
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The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to research projects, and carry out or oversee original and independent research under the general direction of a principle investigator. The incumbent may play a lead role in training staff, graduate students, undergraduate students and/or post-doctoral fellows, and in resolving issues that arise in the research environment. The incumbent will develop research and project plans, and design, build and run experiments. The Research Associate will evaluate and interpret experimental results, develop models or correlations, and prepare reports and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders as required.
Work objectives:
Work with Canadian Forest Service staff to acquire geospatial data on insect outbreaks, forest inventory, and bioenergy infrastructure.
Develop models to predict insect disturbance and forest carbon cycling in Northern Quebec.
Qualifications:
A doctoral degree in forestry, ecology, environmental studies, natural resource economics, or equivalent
Experience
Managing large geospatial data sets
Working with forest carbon budgets
Developing models to predict distributions or spread of animal / insect populations
Knowledge
Forest pests in Canada
Bioenergy industry in Canada
Wood products industry in Canada
Skills, Abilities & Expertise
Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes
Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy Familiarity with University research policies and practices
Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
Ability to interact with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
Language Requirements
English essential
French is an asset
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or phone 519-661-2194.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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