Closing Date: February 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Wood Science and Technology Centre

The Wood Science and Technology Centre is a self-sustaining applied research and development centre, under the administration of the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, that services the value-added wood products, wood construction, and non-timber forest bio products industries in Atlantic Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | (1-Year) Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $48,900 - $66,646 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director of Wood Science and Technology Centre (WSTC), the Research Assistant provides junior level research support at the Wood Science and Technology Centre.

• Execute research projects: prepare work plans for projects, develop SOPs, conduct projects, collect and analyze the data, ensure overall quality of technical work, and prepare reports.
• Assist in drafting proposals.
• Assist in coordinating graduate and undergraduate students' projects.
• Assist to manage lab facilities, organize research files, prepare information for the Centre's website and other such operational tasks.

WHAT YOU BRING

• MScFE or equivalent in wood technology is required.
• Familiarity with research testing and results.
• Familiarity with wood-related ASTM, CSA, and EN standards.
• Good knowledge of wood anatomy, wood quality, and wood-based composites.

Additional Strengths

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Good record of scientific journal publications.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.