DEPARTMENT: G360

This position is classified under the Grant & Trust Professional Group
Temporary full-time from 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2027

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in hydrogeology or related disciplines, with proven expertise in project management.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and scientific communication skills.
• Experience working with multi-institutional collaborations and managing complex budgets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with stakeholders and partners in the public and private sectors.
• Strong technical and managerial analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  Employee Type: Temporary
  Classification: Grant/ Trust fund position, P&M FT- Band 07

GTP Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

• Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 02/07/2025
Close Date: 02/21/202

GENERAL PURPOSE

Established in 2008, the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute (Morwick G360) represents the University of Guelph’s response to global challenges related to safe and sustainable water supplies that support human populations and ecosystems. With an annual operating budget of ~$5M, Morwick G360 leads multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary collaborative research projects focused on advancing knowledge and technologies for bedrock groundwater systems. For more information, visit https://g360group.org.
Reporting to the Director of the Morwick G360 Institute, the Senior Research Scientist and Project Manager will lead transformative groundwater research projects while managing their operational and financial aspects. This role requires strong leadership in scientific innovation, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery to address critical challenges in hydrogeology.