Research Scientist - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade:
R4

About Western:

About Us:

Surface Science Western (SSW) is a research and consulting laboratory specializing in the analysis and characterization of surfaces and materials.

The unit functions as a self-sustaining business unit and utilizes a large array of precision instrumentation to provide support to industry and academic researchers.

SSW works with companies across North America per year.

Responsibilities:

The Research Scientist will develop and employ surface characterisation methodologies intended to increase the breadth of interactions between SSW and academia and various industrial sectors.

The role will work in areas such as mineral processing, automotive, corrosion science, and nanomaterials.

The Research Scientist will carry out surface and materials characterisation and provide technical and scientific expertise to industrial and academic clients regarding appropriate analytical techniques, experimental design, interpretation of data, and the use of related equipment, as well as best approaches for project development, implementation, and evaluation.

The Research Scientist must work with SSW team members and management in producing and developing business in existing and new market sectors.

Qualifications:

Education:
MSc/MEng in a relevant science/engineering discipline
PhD in a relevant science/engineering discipline is preferred
Experience:
5 years of extensive working experience in a relevant academic or manufacturing setting
5 years of vibrational spectroscopy experience
Experience operating and maintenance dynamic SIMS instruments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Advanced knowledge in areas such as minerology, corrosion science, materials science and nanomaterials
Ability to provide leadership for dynamic SIMS and Raman spectroscopy
Advanced knowledge in vibrational spectroscopy and analytical chemistry
Demonstrated ability to operate advanced analytical equipment, including FTIR, contact angle, ICP-MS, UV-Vis and knowledge of the analytical capabilities available at Surface Science Western
Excellent written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed reports and scientific publications
Excellent oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability in public speaking
Demonstrated ability to take the initiative on work assignments
Strong problemsolving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
A desire to grow and advance personal skills, as demonstrated by attendance at conferences, workshops and other professional developmental opportunities
Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

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