Research Assistant - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Dalhousie UniversityPosition Title: Research AssistantDepartment/Unit: Faculty of Computer ScienceResearch Project: Big Data and Precision Fish Farming in Nova ScotiaLocation: HalifaxPosition Type: 1 year, Full TimeSalary: $65,000/year (35 hours per week)About the Organization: “Big Data and Precision Fish Farming in Nova Scotia” involves both research partners from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as well as 3 industry partners from the fish farming industry. The main goal of this project is to develop a data architecture to efficiently store the large and constantly growing measurement data, and to build on top of this infrastructure a set of data analytics tools that can better support decision making within precision aquaculture.Job Summary: Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant (RA) will act as the main link between the industry partners and researchers; participate in the different research tasks of the project, applying a range of skills in data analytics; assist with the supervision and coordination of the different students involved in the research tasks of the project; and make significant contributions to scientific publications concerning the research.Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the work carried out by the PhD students involved in the project and assist in supervising the students, in coordination with the PIs of the project.
• Maintain close contact with key contact points at the industry partners to ensure a tight collaboration exists between the different partners.
• Maintain a strong culture of communication among the different partners (industry and research).
• Implement strategies to ensure communication is effective (e.g. planning of regular meetings, sharing of information and results, making strong contributions to publications, etc.)
• Together with the research team, participate in the implementation of the different data analytics solutions for the tasks of the project.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics with 5 years of related experience.
• Strong experience in working on research projects, as well as strong data science knowledge, particularly in the R or Python languages. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as leadership skills.
• Strong team-work capabilities as well as ability to work independently.

Assets:

• Experience in projects related to the aquaculture industry.
• Experience in the supervision of graduate students.

Note: The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.Regarding Applications:

• All applications must be made at the following site: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/11685
• Deadline for Applications: December 9, 2022.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $65,000.00 per yearSchedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• HALIFAX, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in HALIFAX, NSApplication deadline: 2022-12-09Quick Apply

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