Applied Research & Innovation, Faculty Researcher – Economic : Competition #197
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Closes: Thursday, November 01, 2018
The Department of Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) is seeking a highly-qualified individual to fill an appointment as a Faculty Researcher supporting the research agenda and under the direction of the Regional Innovation Chair (RIC) in Rural Economic Development, at Selkirk College in Castlegar. The Faculty Researcher will provide specific support at the Faculty level to help to advance a short-term research project relating to biomass utilization.
Based on a foundation of applied research and extension, the overarching goals of the RIC are to:
- Develop the capacity in the region for sound decision-making in matters related to economic development through the provision of relevant research data and analysis, together with related skill and capacity development
- Assist in the diversification of the regional economy through the promotion of innovation and technology transfer in existing and new enterprises
- Support provincial and national networks that undertake applied research on the revitalization of high amenity, highly rural communities and regions
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Faculty Researcher will provide specific support to the biomass utilization research project.
- Undertake a Phase 2 economic opportunities analysis – including the development of a related work plan
- Create an inventory of funding and incentive programs and networks related to biomass utilization
- Liaise with biomass partners and funders
- Support the development of funding proposals if/as applicable
- Perform other duties as assigned by the RIC
- Building research relationships with clients, research partners and funders, designing research methodologies and being responsible for the final analysis of data, designing knowledge mobilization efforts, designing fee research services, being responsible for budget management, being the project team research lead, being responsible for final reporting, ensuring contractual agreements are in place and followed, and seeking opportunities to link research findings to curriculum
- Providing 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), and serving as project contributor on future grant applications
- Performing other Faculty Researcher duties as assigned by the RIC and as per the Faculty Researcher job description
- Providing instruction where opportunities emerge.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence in all phases of research including methodology design, leading data collection, analysis, client management, team leadership, knowledge mobilization, reporting, grant proposal development
- Demonstrated excellence in research administration at the project and program levels
- An ability to supervise research assistants and student researchers, is required
- Experience working with rural regions and with community-based research is an asset
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both orally and in writing)
- Strong competencies in working independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field
- Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience leading applied research or related innovation projects
- Preference will be given to candidates who possess higher credentials, have a proven grant writing/application history and can demonstrate project management experience
- Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset
This is a casual, temporary, position up to 150 hours commencing as soon as possible. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement for Faculty. The salary range is $57,045.00 - $91,665.00 annually (at 100% appointment) and is based upon relevant education 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 Thursday, November 01, 2018.