Research Associate, Sustainable Chemistry

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Research Associate, Sustainable Chemistry
Job ID #2059
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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

16 May 2024

Type

Temporary Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

Ovintiv Chair Operations

School

Industry Solutions

Campus

Main Campus

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before June 30, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

The Clean Technologies Team (CleanTech) at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) provides scientific expertise in the areas of clean technologies, chemical engineering, environmental science, and industrial microbiology, and delivers applied research services to support regional, national and multinational companies that operate in the resource, energy, and clean technologies sectors.

The primary areas of research focus of CleanTech are the development of methods and technologies to characterize and add value to industrial residual materials, wastes, and by-products through the application of microbiology and chemical principles in collaboration with industrial partners. CleanTech operates as an industry-driven, highly multidisciplinary applied research facility fully integrated with the Campus Alberta system.

The successful candidate for this Research Associate position will join a highly diverse, inclusive and supportive team of research professionals with backgrounds in microbiology, chemical engineering, environmental science, and applied chemistry. The new team member will have specialized expertise in analytical chemistry, conversions of biomass, particularly for soil application, and be an enthusiastic individual with a strong aptitude for teamwork and collaboration, comfort with failure, patience, eye for detail, tenacity, unshakable optimism, and keen sense of humor. This new team member will work on a portfolio of multidisciplinary projects in close collaboration with a consortium of industry partners and other Applied Research Centres within NAIT.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct a variety of laboratory-based analyses of soils, soil amendments, biomass, etc. using a variety of analytical techniques and instruments
• Conduct research in the area of biomass conversion including using chemical, thermal, etc. approaches and conducting characterization of intermediates and products
• Compile and interpret data including statistical analysis
• Developing lab techniques and protocols
• Reviewing and/or writing reports and proposals
• Prepare presentations and communicate results and observations effectively between project teams and industry partners as needed
• Develop and execute experimental plans with minimal oversight

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently without supervision, work in a multidisciplinary team, and participate in team culture
• Experience performing analysis of and characterizing biomass and soil samples in a research setting is essential; experience in industrial settings is a major asset
• Experience with liquid and gas chromatography, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, elemental analyzers, TOC, and BET analyzers is a major asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge is advanced statistics is an asset
• Experience in experimental design and method optimization
• Experience with proposal writing and preparing technical reports
• Experience with bioinformatics is an asset

 

Qualifications:

• PhD. or MSc. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field. A BSc. will be considered with 4 or more years of directly related experience in a research lab
• Minimum of 2 years of related laboratory work experience
• Equivalencies may be considered

 

Remuneration: $71,098.04 - $95,372.94 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Research Associate l).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter. 

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What we offer

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two. 

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

 

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

 

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at [email protected].

 

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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