Research Scientist – Plant Production View opportunity

Vinelandresearch; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre invites applications for a Research Scientist, Plant Production (Nursery). You will lead applied research in plant production systems, environmental horticulture, and tree physiology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address industry challenges and advance Vineland’s R&D priorities.

Ideally you hold a MSc or PhD with 3–5 years of research experience in urban forestry or nursery settings, and possess supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in plant science, horticulture, forestry, or related field.
• PhD considered an asset.
• 3–5 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience in urban forestry or nursery settings.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, interpretation, and reporting of experiments in plant production and nursery systems.
• Develop and test innovative plant production approaches addressing environmental challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, marketing staff, clients and partners.
• Define research priorities with leadership and deliver assigned targets and milestones.
• Engage with external collaborators; seek funding from agencies and industry partners.

Skills

Plant science

Environmental horticulture

Research leadership

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in plant science

MSc in plant science

PhD considered an asset

Job description

Come join Canada’s leader in horticultural research and innovation!

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Research Scientistto join our amazing team.

Reporting to the Director, Plant Responses and the Environment, the Research Scientist, Plant Production (Nursery) will serve as a subject matter specialist in plant production systems, environmental horticulture, and plant responses to production and environmental conditions, with application to urban forestry, nursery, and related horticultural systems.

The Research Scientist will ideate, develop, and implement applied research that addresses complex industry challenges, advances Vineland’s innovation goals, and supports current and emerging R&D priorities across plant production systems.

The Research Scientist will collaborate closely with scientific and technical staff at Vineland and with external partners to enable multidisciplinary project delivery, drawing on Vineland expertise in areas such as breeding, plant pathology, consumer and sensory sciences, biological control, bioinformatics, biochemistry, and data analytics.

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What you’ll do…

• Lead the design, execution, interpretation, and reporting of experiments related to plant production systems, environmental horticulture, urban forestry, nursery, and related horticultural applications.
• Develop and test innovative plant production approaches, protocols, and applied research solutions that address complex challenges in environmental horticulture, urban forestry, and related plant production systems.
• Work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams that may include other researchers, business development, marketing staff, clients and industry stakeholders.
• Work with the Director to define research priorities and independently deliver assigned research targets, milestones, and outcomes.
• Meet with external collaborators to ideate, define and develop research projects that address their key challenges. Secure external funds from granting agencies and industry partners to support research activities.

What we need from you…

• BSc or MSc in plant science, horticulture, forestry, environmental science, ecology, or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant research experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• PhD considered an asset.
• Demonstrated record of applied research outputs, such as technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, industry articles, conference presentations, protocols, or other evidence of scientific contribution.
• Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience conducting research in urban forestry/nursery settings, with an excellent understanding of tree species and physiology.
• Strong familiarity with different sectors of the urban tree value chain.

(*A more comprehensive position outline is available upon request.)

Why Work for Us

Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for their excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoys an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Vineland strives to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others. In accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.