Applied Research & Innovation, Faculty Researcher – Digital Fabricator: Competition #124
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Closes: Monday, July 23, 2018
The Department of Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) is seeking a highly-qualified individual to serve in the role of Applied Research & Innovation (ARI) Faculty Researcher, primarily supporting Selkirk College’s Selkirk-SME Applied Research & Technology (SMART) Solutions II Digital Fabrication projects with advanced technical and software skills. This is a position that will work directly with Digital Fabrication Researcher Jason Taylor and be part of the SMART Project Coordination team under the direction of the Dean of Applied Research, and will be a critical member of the SMART Solutions research team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Applied Research & Innovation (ARI) Faculty Researcher responsibilities will include:
- Designs and leads development for use in digital fabrication related projects
- Leads the design, production and testing of digitally fabricated products
- Leads and/or facilitates research participant groups with small to medium-sized enterprises (SME’s), businesses, students and project contacts as required
- Leads knowledge mobilization and dissemination efforts with writing, facilitation and development
- Works safely and under the direction and with the requirements of the MIDAS and Selkirk College lab facilities
- Designs research methodologies including data collection, data cleaning and entry, qualitative data theming and/or quantitative analysis
- Responsible for record keeping and supports the completion of monthly, annual, and final project and program reporting
- Leads and/or supports proposal development and/or grant applications for program and project research funding
- Participates in community and college-wide events related to applied research and innovation
- Provides supervision to Research Assistants on projects, training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers, and working closely with other college faculty researchers, community-based researchers, and other highly qualified personnel (HQPs)
- Providing instruction where opportunities emerge and seeks opportunities to link research findings with curriculum
- Performing other Faculty Researcher duties as assigned by Dean of Applied Research and as per the Faculty Researcher job description
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience working independently, and as part of a team
- Digital fabrication and design using CNC machines, laser cutter, 3d printing, Spaceclaim, Auto-cad Inventor, and Fusion 360
- Project Management leadership experience and client management skills
- Documentation and budget management
- Show initiative to maintain professional currency and must be able to adapt to new technologies
- Excellent lab practices and problem solving skills
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Diploma in a Digital technology related field. Bachelor or Masters in technology field preferred
- Three (3) to five (5) years of recent relevant experience leading applied research or related digital fabrication production and design projects
- Preference will be given to candidates who possess higher credentials, have a proven grant writing/application history and can demonstrate leadership in project management experience
This is a casual temporary appointment, with up to 250 hours commencing approximately August 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. This position is not base funded; however, if funding continues to March 31, 2019, there is a possibility of an extension of this work.Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement for Faculty Assistants. The salary range is $2,194.04 – $3,525.58 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Monday, July 23, 2018.