Position Title
Research Scientist
Research Project
The Myers-Hutchings Centre of Excellence in Fisheries Science
Department/Unit
Mathematics & Statistics
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employee Group
Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
3 years with possibility of extension
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$71,663 to $90,753 per annum, $36.75 - $46.54 per hour for 37.5 hours
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Hosted at Dalhousie University, the new Centre of Excellence in Fisheries Science will enhance Canadian fisheries management through integrated research, innovation, and collaborative knowledge mobilization. The Centre will develop and deploy next-generation assessment tools that enable decision-making to account for the challenges facing our marine ecosystems, while building the capacity required to sustainably manage Canada’s marine resources for future generations and trains future fisheries scientists. The Research Scientist will develop stock assessment models to incorporate environmental factors and be responsive to climate-driven changes in fish populations. They will also support fisheries science and management efforts at provincial, regional, and national levels. The Centre is intended to bridge gaps and foster collaboration between all groups with an interest in the fisheries including federal agencies, industry partners, provincial regulators, Indigenous organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Reporting to the Centre co-directors, the Research Scientist is expected to be an important part of this goal and will have strong collaboration skills and a willingness to work in a interdisciplinary setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement statistical models for fisheries stock assessment and related analyses.
- Present and communicate results of analyses to industry, government, indigenous, and academic partners. Build and maintain these collaborative relationships.
- Identify emerging research opportunities and develop innovative methodological frameworks.
- Supervise and mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, research assistants, and technical staff.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in statistics, mathematics, fisheries science, or other related field, with six years of research experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated expertise in R, including the use of TMB (Template Model Builder)/RTMB.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with academic and non-academic partners.
- Experience with the following: spatio-temporal statistics, Bayesian hierarchical modelling, fisheries stock assessment modelling, fisheries dependent and fisheries independent data, oceanographic and other environmental data.
- Experience training students and/or professionals in the use of stock assessment models and associated tools.
Assets
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and publish peer-reviewed scientific publications and technical reports.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core and
leadership competencies, in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (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 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
