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Research Scientist (CL8)

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Centre of Ocean Venture and Entrepreneurship (COVE)

Dartmouth Nova Scotia

Department of Applied Research and Innovation

Term Full-time Position : Commencing approximately September 1 2025 (and ending approximately August 31 2026)

Application deadline is 11 : 59PM August 14th 2025

Competition No. 2526-188

Salary range : $109891.508 to $129284.126 annually

What youll do

Responsibilities

About SEATAC :

SEATAC is Nova Scotias first Technology Access Centre affiliated with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). The Centre has been in operation since 2019 and supports small- and medium-sized companies through applied research product development and innovation services with an emphasis on ocean technology.

SEATACs team of research and technical staff collaborate closely with industry partners to design build test and deploy technology solutions-while ensuring companies retain full ownership of their intellectual property.

Located at both the NSCC Ivany Campus and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) SEATAC is embedded in the heart of Canadas ocean innovation ecosystem. SEATAC is committed to helping businesses unlock opportunities in the global ocean economy and driving sustainable inclusive growth in the sector.

Join SEATAC and play a leadership role in advancing applied research and innovation that positions Nova Scotia as a global leader in technological innovation.

What you will be doing

Working in a collaborative team and reporting to the Director of Applied Research you will :

• As a research scientist you will lead NSCCs SEATAC team advancing applied research and innovation with a focus on the ocean sector. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on project and team management aligning with NSCCs mission and NSERC TAC funding goals.
• Work closely with various stakeholders including other College campuses schools and departments; industry; provincial and federal governments; educational institutions; and communities. A significant aspect of the role will be identifying cross-disciplinary applied research projects with business industry and communities and collaborating with faculty with relevant expertise to develop and deliver applied research projects
• Conduct applied research in collaboration with faculty staff students and external partners. Apply SEATACs core capabilities to generate new insights develop practical solutions and contribute to research outputs that support industry and community needs.
• Provide direction for SEATACs service delivery leveraging its expertise in marine sensing data analytics and engineering to deliver high-impact applied research training and fee-for-service work that supports regional industry and community needs.
• Oversee SEATACs daily operations including revenue targets marketing objectives and resource planning. You will manage a multidisciplinary team ensuring effective project execution quality assurance and strong client relationships.
• Develop and lead collaborative research initiatives with industry government and community partners. Projects will support experiential student learning teaching integration and potential commercialization while fostering innovation across the College.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships working with faculty students other campuses government and industry to identify cross-disciplinary opportunities and strengthen NSCCs role in the broader innovation ecosystem.

In your cover letter please describe how your education work experience or lived experience aligns with SEATACs mission and areas of focus. The ocean sector is broad so we encourage you to reflect on how your background connects with SEATACs unique role within it. How do you see this alignment contributing to your success as a team leader at SEATAC For more information about the centre visit youll need

Qualifications

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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.

Stand-Alone Campuses :

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.

Are you interested

Work With Us

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 Nikki Berrigan HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Machine Learning,Python,AI,Bioinformatics,C / C++,R,Biochemistry,Research Experience,Natural Language Processing,Deep Learning,Molecular Biology

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 109891 - 129284