In order to ensure your application is received byNAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through ourCareers site at

NOTE: This is a temporaryposition ending on or before June 30, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

The Clean Technologies Team(CleanTech) at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) providesscientific expertise in the areas of clean technologies, chemical engineering,environmental science, and industrial microbiology, and delivers appliedresearch services to support regional, national and multinational companiesthat operate in the resource, energy, and clean technologies sectors.

The primary areas of researchfocus of CleanTech are the development of methods and technologies tocharacterize and add value to industrial residual materials, wastes, andby-products through the application of microbiology and chemical principles incollaboration with industrial partners. CleanTech operates as anindustry-driven, highly multidisciplinary applied research facility fullyintegrated with the Campus Alberta system.

The successful candidate for thisResearch Associate position will join a highly diverse, inclusive andsupportive team of research professionals with backgrounds in microbiology,chemical engineering, environmental science, and applied chemistry. The newteam member will have specialized expertise in analytical chemistry,conversions of biomass, particularly for soil application, and be anenthusiastic individual with a strong aptitude for teamwork and collaboration,comfort with failure, patience, eye for detail, tenacity, unshakable optimism,and keen sense of humor. This new team member will work on a portfolio ofmultidisciplinary projects in close collaboration with a consortium of industrypartners and other Applied Research Centres within NAIT.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Developand conduct a variety of laboratory-based analyses of soils, soil amendments,biomass, etc. using a variety of analytical techniques and instruments
• Conductresearch in the area of biomass conversion including using chemical, thermal,etc. approaches and conducting characterization of intermediates and products
• Compileand interpret data including statistical analysis
• Developinglab techniques and protocols
• Reviewingand/or writing reports and proposals
• Preparepresentations and communicate results and observations effectively betweenproject teams and industry partners as needed
• Developand execute experimental plans with minimal oversight

Skills& Abilities:

• Superiorinterpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently withoutsupervision, work in a multidisciplinary team, and participate in team culture
• Experienceperforming analysis of and characterizing biomass and soil samples in aresearch setting is essential; experience in industrial settings is a majorasset
• Experiencewith liquid and gas chromatography, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, elemental analyzers,TOC, and BET analyzers is a major asset
• Proficientwith Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledgeis advanced statistics is an asset
• Experiencein experimental design and method optimization
• Experiencewith proposal writing and preparing technical reports
• Experiencewith bioinformatics is an asset

Qualifications:

• PhD. or MSc.in Analytical Chemistry or a related field. A BSc. will be considered with 4 ormore years of directly related experience in a research lab
• Minimumof 2 years of related laboratory work experience
• Equivalenciesmay be considered

Remuneration : $71,098.04- $95,372.94 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification –Research Associate l).

Thisposition is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letterto be considered for this opportunity.

AboutNAIT

We'reproud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding workculture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggestasset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

AtNAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives ofstudents, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflectsour shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, andaccountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are aproud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride atWork Canada. NAIT is committed toadvancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. Weespecially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Blackand racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,immigrants, and people with disabilities.

Whatwe offer

We'vecreated a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professionaland personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAITis a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you mayrequest flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of thetwo.

Employeesalso have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmasand New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annualall-staff professional development days and so much more.

NAITis an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you arecontacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don't hesitate to contactus if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Pleasecontact us via email at [email protected].

Wethank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

#J-18808-Ljbffr