Research Scientist, Fredericton

Opportunity Fredericton, NB

Science and Research

Experienced

Full-time

1 year Term | On Site (Hugh John Flemming Forestry Complex)

$65,069 - $88,681 / year

Competition Number: #034-26.27

Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management: Wood Science and Technology Centre

The Wood Science and Technology Centre is a self-sustaining applied research and development centre, under the administration of the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, that services the value-added wood products, wood construction, and non-timber forest bio products industries in Atlantic Canada.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Standard Work Hours Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range $65,069- $88,681 per annum

Responsibilities

Develop in-house and contract research projects: develop research proposals as required to meet the Centre’s and/or clients’ research mandate, and solicit support from funding agencies for clients and the Centre’s research projects.

Execute research projects: develop work plans for projects, conduct research projects, ensure overall quality of technical work, and prepare and review reports.

Assist in marketing the services of the Centre: visit mills, companies and other organizations, and represent the Centre at technical conferences, seminars, and other public forums.

Assist in advising undergraduate and graduate students to conduct thesis projects.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in wood science and engineering.

Minimum of five-years working experience in an R&D centre.

Additional Strengths

Knowledge on statistics, MATLAB, Abaqus, and DIC.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work under minimum supervision.

Capability to operate various woodworking machines and testing equipment.

Sound publications in scientific journals.

Ability to write proposals, reports, and papers in a scientific manner.

Excellent communication, both verbal and written.

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