Research Associate

3 days ago

Truro, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Research Associate**Department/Unit**
- Plant, Food and Envir Sciences**Location**
- Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada**Posting Number**
- S343-24**Employee Group**
- NSGEU Local 77**Position Type**
- Term**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- Three (3) years**Employment Type**
- Full Time**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0 FTE**Salary**
- $29.52 - $32.44 per hour ($49,895 - $54,830 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)**Classification**
- RE03**Provisional Statement**

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.**Job Summary**
- The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. Reporting to the Director of the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC), the Research Associate will contribute to science coordination and networking, impact analysis, and communication as part of the OACC’s Organic Science Cluster (OSC) team, an industry-supported research program that is led by the industry applicant, the Organic Federation of Canada, in collaboration with the OACC.**Key Responsibilities**
- Co-lead a research priority setting process including surveying, reviewing and compiling research priorities from the Canadian organic sector, linking industry with scientists.
- Design and implement an impact analysis of OSC research and develop an impact assessment work plan. Work with OSC team members and partners to conduct an analysis of research impact. Coordinate consultants and other service providers who may support the work.
- Network and communicate with current and potential OSC4 scientists to help identify research priorities and opportunities for linkages, and identify and further research opportunities.
- Identify, develop, and deliver/facilitate meetings, workshops and presentations for scientists and other stakeholders (e.g. industry associations, leading organic operators, extension specialists, private sector businesses, government representatives) relating to program development strategies.
- Prepare and contribute to scientific journal manuscripts. Prepare and deliver outward facing reports and presentations to stakeholders (e.g. academics, producers, government) and the granting agency, including reports and presentations to create and build on opportunities and priorities.
- Play a leading role in OACC in researching and responding to queries relating to organic science.

**Note**
- Occasional travel within Canada for a period of up to several days at a time will be required. Scheduling and compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.**Required Qualifications**
- MSc in Agriculture or a related discipline applicable to agriculture plus five (5) years of work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrate knowledge, experience and interest in working with organic agriculture.
- Proven excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills, especially relating to agricultural extension communications for a producer audience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated capacity to build relationships and work with team members, and internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, problem solving, and project management skills with the proven ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.
- Strong computer skills with proven proficiency working with MSExcel, MSWord, and MS Powerpoint.

**Assets**
- PhD in Agriculture or a related discipline applicable to agriculture.
- Ability to read and write in French.

**Job Competencies**
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.**Application C

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