The Faculty of Science is seeking a Research Scientist to join a team of Canada Research Chairs, environmental researchers, and molecular scientists studying environmental issues related to water quality, aquatic ecosystems and their protection. The Quantitative Environmental Scientist position is a new model for research in Canada, and includes the responsibility both to conduct independent research, and to facilitate the research of others through collaboration and expert service. The Research Scientist will be required to exploit, manage, maintain, and upgrade the Numerical Analysis Facility (NAF), including the 20-year Qu'Appelle Valley Long-term Ecological Research Database (QU-LTER), the NAF computer laboratory with Dell research workstations, and analytical and field equipment associated with the new $30M Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory (EQAL2). EQAL2 is the University of Regina's unique 6500 sq. ft research centre that provides world-class infrastructure and research expertise to faculty, students and staff from regional, national and international agencies. The facility includes all equipment required to conduct cutting-edge environmental research with an aquatic focus, including comprehensive field equipment (boats, trucks, sondes, meters), superb analytical capabilities (HPLC, GC, IRMS, MIMS, AA, LC-MS-MS), and allied analytical research staff including advanced chemical analyses and environmental proteomics capability.
We are seeking an individual with a PhD and expertise in applying advanced quantitative methods to analysis of environmental systems, particularly aquatic habitats. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of proven research success, strong communication skills, and experience in the successful administration and supervision of students. Strong technical experience in biological statistics, modeling, database management, and web development is desired. The ideal candidate will have an interest in developing and applying new quantitative methods to the analysis of biological and biogeochemical data from the QU-LTER and other databases, and in deriving new research directions in accordance with personal research interests. The candidate is expected to develop an independently funded research program that takes full advantage of the instrumentation available within EQAL2. Active collaboration with other scientists within EQAL2 is also expected. Finally, the successful applicant is expected to interface with other resident and visiting scientists in EQAL2, provide day-to-day management of the Numerical Analysis Facility, and facilitate application of statistics and advanced quantitative technologies to pressing environmental issues. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests focused on aquatic ecosystems. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in biological, environmental, or mathematical sciences supplemented by research experience. Under exceptional circumstances, other candidates with substantial practical experience may be considered. Candidates should be thoroughly familiar with operation and maintenance of equipment referred above. Candidates should be creative, work independently and have the ability to plan, analyze and organize multiple projects. The ability to coordinate the work of others and communicate effectively with diverse experts and students is essential. ALL applications will be received using our electronic system at http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers. The deadline is Friday, April 6, 2012. For more information please contact Dr. Björn Wissel ([email protected]) For more information about EQAL (Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory) please visit our website: http://www.uregina.ca/science/eqal/ For more information about the Department of Biology please visit our website: http://www.uregina.ca/biology/ For more information about the Faculty of Science at the University of Regina please visit our website: http://www.uregina.ca/science/
