Research Associate

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Research Associate

Department

Research Student Appointments | Klein | Department of Mining Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science (Bern Klein)

Posting End Date

May 13, 2021

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Research Associate

The Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering invites applications for a Research Associate to work with industry partners and university researchers to carry out projects focused on technical innovation and sustainability in the mining sector. The Research Associate will support activities with the International Caving Research Network which is an interdisciplinary research cluster focused on advancing Block Cave Mining.

Faculty at the NBK Institute of Mining Engineering work with graduate students and staff to pursue research in all aspects of mining from technical to social and environmental. Support from alumni, corporations, foundations, students, parents and others assist the NBK Institute of Mining Engineering in conducting leading edge research, providing outstanding education and contributing to social and economic development in Canada and around the world.

The Research Associate works closely with researchers in carrying out research plans and projects in the program, coordinates and liaises between multiple industrial partners and manages research projects in conjunction with the principal investigators.

Position Summary

The work performed by the Research Associate will be to:

Manage partnership development with new and existing industry partners and manages relations with these partners Coordinate and facilitate industry and university interactions including conference calls and meetings Manage the execution of projects in the research program including identifying key deliverables and ensuring their completion, Perform other related duties as required.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be appointed for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The start date will be May 17, 2021. The appointment will be based at UBC Vancouver.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in mining engineering, business management and sustainability, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience. Applied extractive industry experience is an asset.

• The candidate must have a strong base of experience developing research projects.
• The candidate will be expected to supervise and mentor postdoctoral fellows and graduate students and provide hands-on assistance.
• The candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, be attentive to details, and demonstrate strong management skills in handling multiple projects.
• The candidate should be highly collaborative, self-motivated, team-oriented, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae via the UBC Careers website by May 14, 2021 at 11:59pm PST.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.