Research Scientist Information Technology
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Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.
Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.
At Lambton College, we're proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you'll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.
About The PositionThis is a temporary support staff bargaining unit position. This position will start as soon as possible and run for 2 years - working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $42.56.
Reporting to the Manager, Digital Transformation Lab and working closely with the research teams, the candidate will function as a lead researcher working on different research projects in computer science and engineering including software and web development. These will be in close collaboration with other research staff, including research students, industry partners and Research and Innovation Office staff where the Research Scientist will be responsible for execution of the projects.
The incumbent’s duties will be developing and leading collaborative research projects, designing experiments, generating reports and presentations, communicating with industry partners as instructed, maintaining research equipment and contract testing.
Specific AccountabilitiesTechnical Duties
- Lead research projects in computer science and engineering.
- Lead, conduct and help with research activities including literature review, data analysis, and experimentation in collaboration with researchers and industry partners.
- Be involved with direct experiments and maintain accurate reports.
- Support with analysis and design of experiments for research projects: design, implementation, installation, calibration and documentation.
- Provide consultancy support to partners, industry representatives for development of new projects.
- Help to prepare technical reports and presentation for research partners.
- Work with researchers to design and develop work plans and coordinate time lines for project completion.
- Attend meetings with research teams and industry partners to update activities.
- Help the supervisor with coordination of research student’s activities.
- Help with selection, installation and implementation of various laboratory equipment.
- Maintaining equipment and instrumentation in terms of regular maintenance repairs.
- Scheduling regular maintenance.
- Keeping usage logs for equipment.
- Keeping up with overall lab maintenance consumables.
- Ordering auxiliary equipment.
- Ensure that the projects comply with health and safety regulations, College policies, WHMIS, and cybersecurity.
- Ensure that quality standards are maintained.
Administration Duties
- Work with TAC managers and centre coordinators to develop and lead research projects.
- Liaising with research partners, suppliers, contractors, and relevant authorities for purchasing as well as executing required tasks.
- Work with supervisor and Research and Innovation Office for project management within cost and time constrained environments.
- Work with Supervisor to develop task list for research students.
- Support the Research Lead in collaboration with Applied Research Outreach Coordinator to prepare content for promotional literature such as website content, brochures or flyers and coordinates printing and distribution.
- Help with tours to future partners, major contributors and guests.
Other Duties as assigned
- May include liaison with research partners and other staff at the College.
- A minimum 4 year degree in Computer Science & Engineering.
- A minimum of 5 years experience leading a research team and research projects and software development.
- Familiar with database tools, programming languages and testing tools.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Strong commitment to overall health and safety.
- Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and evaluation skills required to troubleshoot, problem-solve and provide analytical solutions to a wide variety of situations.
Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.
Employee PerksLambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.
Investing In Our PeopleLambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.
Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension PlanOur employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.
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