Research Associate

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.
This position has an initial appointment of 1 Year plus 1 Day.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
The role provides administrative, technical, research, and academic support for ongoing research programs and projects. Responsibilities include conducting research; preparing and revising refereed journal publications, conference papers, conference presentations, technical reports, and research proposals; and supporting the dissemination of research outcomes. The role also involves assisting with the day-to-day management of research activities, including financial administration, human resources coordination, workshop and meeting organization, reporting, training, laboratory operations, logistics, and safety compliance. In addition, the position contributes to teaching activities, student supervision, and the training and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students while helping maintain a safe, productive, and compliant research environment.

Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in support of ongoing research programs and projects.

- Prepare and revise refereed journal articles, refereed conference papers, conference presentations, technical reports, and research proposals.

- Contribute to the development of funding applications and grant proposals.

- Disseminate research findings through scholarly publications, presentations, workshops, and technical reports.

- Assist with the day-to-day management and coordination of research activities and projects.

- Support research administration, including budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, and documentation.

- Coordinate workshops, meetings, project activities, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

- Assist with human resources activities related to research personnel, trainees, and students.

- Provide technical support for laboratory and research operations, including equipment management and experimental activities.

Qualifications
- PhD in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.

- A minimum of 3 years post-Ph.D. experience is required in a national laboratory as well as a
university environment.

- Demonstrated record of research excellence, including peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.

- Experience in preparing research proposals, technical reports, and funding applications.

- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

- Experience working in multidisciplinary research environments.

- Knowledge of laboratory operations, research methods, and safety practices.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, researchers, students, and external partners.

- Experience mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

- Proficiency in scientific writing, data analysis, and research dissemination.

Application Instructions

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This position offers a comprehensive  benefits package with an annual salary range of $65,369 to $89,895.
The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by  Schedule E of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.