MTS Level 6 - Research Assistant - Agriculture - School of Climate Change and Adaptation - Faculty Of Science
Top Benefits
About the role
The Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking a Research Assistant to work on research in coastal change monitoring outreach and education. The CCCCA is a 45,000-square-foot research facility in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI. The facility and the surrounding lands serve as a living laboratory that allows unlimited access to nearby wetlands, forests, and coastal habitats. The CCCCA is a world-leading research and teaching centre for understanding and adapting to climate change impacts.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- RRSP Contribution
- Tuition Waivers
- Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The research focus of this position will include:
- Designing, implementing, managing and conducting research field trials, preparing and coordinating field activity plans
- Collecting and analyzing soil samples, planting, monitoring soil greenhouse (GHG) emissions, measuring plant photosynthesis parameters, implementing pest and nutrient management strategies, harvesting and grading
- Conducting SWAT mapping, installing and maintaining onsite weather monitoring stations, operating unmanned aerial vehicles/drones to analyze spatial variability and crop health, and developing sustainable farm management practices
- Managing and analyzing agricultural data and maintaining detailed project records
- Writing technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and project proposals
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating the GHG measuring instruments and other field instruments
- Collaborating with researchers, students, growers and industry partners.
- Conduct labs and workshops focused on environment monitoring applications and precision agriculture techniques for students
- Mentoring undergraduate students
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master’s degree in sustainable design engineering, agricultural engineering or environmental science/studies or a related field or an undergraduate degree in a related field.
- Proven experience in designing and managing agricultural research field trials and field logistics
- Hands-on experience with GHG measurement techniques and other environmental monitoring tools
- Proficiency in software programs such as ArcGIS, Minitab, WEKA, and Edraw Max
- Solid understanding of sustainable agriculture practices, soil science, and crop physiology
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with research team and stakeholders
- Strong data analysis skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple research tasks efficiently
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary research team
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
MTS Level 6 - Research Assistant - Agriculture - School of Climate Change and Adaptation - Faculty Of Science
Top Benefits
About the role
The Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking a Research Assistant to work on research in coastal change monitoring outreach and education. The CCCCA is a 45,000-square-foot research facility in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI. The facility and the surrounding lands serve as a living laboratory that allows unlimited access to nearby wetlands, forests, and coastal habitats. The CCCCA is a world-leading research and teaching centre for understanding and adapting to climate change impacts.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- RRSP Contribution
- Tuition Waivers
- Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The research focus of this position will include:
- Designing, implementing, managing and conducting research field trials, preparing and coordinating field activity plans
- Collecting and analyzing soil samples, planting, monitoring soil greenhouse (GHG) emissions, measuring plant photosynthesis parameters, implementing pest and nutrient management strategies, harvesting and grading
- Conducting SWAT mapping, installing and maintaining onsite weather monitoring stations, operating unmanned aerial vehicles/drones to analyze spatial variability and crop health, and developing sustainable farm management practices
- Managing and analyzing agricultural data and maintaining detailed project records
- Writing technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and project proposals
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating the GHG measuring instruments and other field instruments
- Collaborating with researchers, students, growers and industry partners.
- Conduct labs and workshops focused on environment monitoring applications and precision agriculture techniques for students
- Mentoring undergraduate students
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master’s degree in sustainable design engineering, agricultural engineering or environmental science/studies or a related field or an undergraduate degree in a related field.
- Proven experience in designing and managing agricultural research field trials and field logistics
- Hands-on experience with GHG measurement techniques and other environmental monitoring tools
- Proficiency in software programs such as ArcGIS, Minitab, WEKA, and Edraw Max
- Solid understanding of sustainable agriculture practices, soil science, and crop physiology
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with research team and stakeholders
- Strong data analysis skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple research tasks efficiently
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary research team
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.