Research Associate (temporary)

at  Olds College

ABOUT OLDS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1913, Olds College has been offering quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our regular programming, continued education, and online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.
At Olds College we value our people and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Olds College provides quality education in an environment that is designed to promote academic excellence and student success. There are many reasons to join Olds College and build a meaningful career in a community that is innovative, diverse and welcoming. Everything we do at Olds College is done to advance all aspects of the agriculture and agri-food community. All of our programs and actions align to our social purpose, “Transforming agriculture for a better world”. Our mission is to ensure Alberta’s agriculture community has the talent, knowledge, and thought leadership to lead globally.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in an engineering (Biological, Biosystems, Bioresource, other) or agricultural (Crop or Plant Science, Livestock or Animal Science, Economics, other) discipline from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
• Extensive (5+ years) research proposal and grant application writing experience including literature review, hypothesis development, and research design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated through publication of scientific research.
• Evidence of project management training, application or professional certification would be considered an asset.
• Designation as a bona fide professional engineer (P.Eng.) or engineer-in-training (E.I.T.), professional agrologist (P.Ag.) or agrologist-in-training (A.I.T.), is desirable.

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