2526-293 Research Associate Christmas Tree Post Harvest Physiology Annapolis Valley Campus
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The Opportunity
Operational Support
Research Associate
Annapolis Valley Campus
Middleton Nova Scotia
Department of Applied Research
Term Full Time Position: Commencing February 1 2026 and ending approximately March 31 2028
Application deadline: 11:59PM November 20 2025
Competition No: 2526-293
Salary Range: $49964.60 - $61260.86 annually
What youll do
Responsibilities
What you will be doing
- You will provide technical assistance for projects led by the Research Scientists. This involves assisting with day-to-day operations of a project to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies.
- On a daily basis you may be working on one or more research projects. This position may conduct fieldwork in support of data acquisition missions which may require both indoor and outside working environments.
- Innovative and committed to life-long learning the Research Associate is a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- A diploma advanced diploma or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the specific to the nature of the research. (natural resources environmental science biology horticulture and agriculture plant physiology or related field).
- You have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
- Occupational experience that includes crop management crop sampling soil sampling and nutrient analysis as well as running pot to plot level field experiments would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience working with Balsam Fir or Christmas trees specifically around conifer physiology especially needle retention senescence or post-harvest handling would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of abiotic stress factors (e.g. drought temperature) affecting needle retention
- Proficiency in data analysis and scientific writing
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite E-mail
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work
- Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in using a LiCor 6800 photosynthetic system and environmental chambers)
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong communicator.
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to setting up managing and conduct research projects)
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with growers industry partners and academic teams.
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities related to research data collection analysis and visualization.
- You have strong project management skills related to research activities
A little bit about us
Nova Scotia Community College
We value Diversity and Inclusion
The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons Black/African Nova Scotians members of racially visible communities persons with disabilities persons of a minority sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.
NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCCs commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.
- Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus Strait Area Campus and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
- Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus Cumberland Campus and Amherst Learning Centre
- Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
- Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg Shelburne Burridge Campuses and Digby Learning Centre
- Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus Annapolis Valley Campus and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
Stand-Alone Campuses:
- Ivany Campus
- Sydney Waterfront Campus
- eCampus
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Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact David Meister HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: we cannot accept late or paper applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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