Research Scientist (CL8)

Education

Central Office/ IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department of Applied Research and Innovation

Term, Full-time Position: Commencing approximately November 19, 2024 and ending approximately August 29, 2025

Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 22, 2024

Competition No. 2425-316

Salary range: $107,736.77 to $126,749.14 annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a master degree in a discipline related to the position. For example: in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Informatics, or a related discipline, with a background and understanding of Data Science, Human-Technology Interaction, and familiarity with real-world applications of mobile technology, IoT, sensors, automation, machine-learning and other 4th Industrial Revolution concepts.
• You have a minimum of 7 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and direct occupational experience in research related to the subject matter of the position. Your occupational experience includes specific experience in research grants as well as supervising, managing or leading people.
• Occupational experience that includes partnering with industry, government, funding agencies, and other post-secondary institutions would be beneficial.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-maill and software related to data-analytics, machine-learning, automation, cybersecurity.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• You have experience working independently in a research environment.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in analysis of large datasets, use of machine learning and related technology, and development of Information Technology solutions for industry and community research partners.)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator both written and oral
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to research project and partnership coordination, working with industry clients, staff colleagues and students.)
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to research data management, machine learning, and data analytics.)
• You have strong project management skills and are comfortable independently managing a portfolio of research projects.
• You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a research team.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and research partnerships.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.