Research Associate - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Civil & Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of six academic units in the Faculty of Engineering.

Faculty and staff in the department support and foster the educational and research pursuits of undergraduate and graduate engineering students, while providing the best student experience.

The Department aspires to become one of the top Civil Engineering Departments in the world. It will do so by relentlessly pursuing excellent research, faculty profile and graduate and undergraduate education that engages students.

Responsibilities:

The Research Associate part-time position is required for the expanded Northern Tornadoes Project to allow for bilingual media availability and social media support, timely severe weather investigations,and progress toward deliverables related to the Farncombe Donation.

This position will be in the ¿eld Jun-Aug, will be a mix of ¿eld and o¿ce work April-May and Sept-Oct, and will be o¿ce work the rest of the year.

Qualifications
Education:
3-year University Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science, Geography or relevant ¿eld with course(s) taken in meteorology
Experience:
Working experience in a related academic research environment

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Support project communications via media interviews in French and English and social media monitoring / posting
Assist with groundbased storm damage surveys as necessary
Assist with analysis of project data and prepare reports
Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
Ability to multitask and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.