Research Associate, Forest Ecology Specialist

2 weeks ago

Peace River, Canada NAIT Full time

NAIT is seeking a highly motivated and science-minded individual to join our research team within the Forest Reclamation and Reforestation Team at the Centre for Boreal Research (CBR).

This role will lead a subset of applied research projects at all stages, including conceptualization and proposal development to project execution and technical deliverable preparation.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a working environment that presents a wide variety of technical and operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting applied research projects using one or more of the following:
  • Conducting literature reviews.
  • Searching, selecting, and requesting supplies necessary for the project.
  • Managing and responding to project-related emails.
  • Field, lab, and greenhouse-related experiment design, execution, and data collection.
  • Supervising summer research assistants.
  • Fieldwork in a variety of remote locations and climatic conditions.
  • Planning and coordination of project activities with centre staff, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Proposal writing, preparation of technical reports of completed projects for the client, for presentation to agency requesting project, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
  • Preparation of research extension and communication products: technical notes, white papers, and scientific manuscripts.

Skills & Abilities needed for this role:

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with R statistical software and strength in the analysis of complex datasets, use of generalized linear mixed effects models and multivariate techniques employed in the analysis of plant community data.
  • Knowledge and experience in fundamental and applied forest ecology is necessary.
  • Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills through preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and research proposals.
  • Strong verbal communication skills demonstrated through experience in teaching, presentation of findings at conferences as well as previous project work requiring communication with the broader public.
  • Ability to work independently and lead junior team members.
  • Demonstrated experience working in the field; this position requires extensive outdoor work on uneven terrain and in remote locations.
  • Due to the needs of field work, this position requires a level of physical capacity (fitness) to safely work in the field, at times carrying heavy loads (field supplies, < 50 pounds) on uneven terrain.
  • Experience driving 4WD trucks on gravel roads.
  • Training and experience conducting vegetation identification surveys.

Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree (PhD preferred) in ecology with focus on native plant communities.
  • At least 5 years of related experience.
  • Post-doctoral experience is considered an asset.
  • Experience in experimental design and execution.
  • Demonstrated training and/or use of R software.
  • Class 5 license with clean driver's abstract.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

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