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ResearchAssociate
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“Research Associate at McGill University. Skills: Materials characterization, Powder X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy. Develop and conduct research activities. Support experimental workflows”
What You'll Achieve.
Contribute to advancement of research activities; Support ongoing research objectives; Disseminate results through internal reports; Contribute to scholarly outputs
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Interpretation of results
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline, Minimum of five (5) years of research experience in materials characterization techniques, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, analytical skills, experience working with complex datasets, Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, ability to present complex research findings clearly, academic research writing skills, experience preparing scientific reports, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, Excellent organizational and time management abilities, managing multiple experimental workflows and data sets, Collaborative mindset, experience working in multidisciplinary research environments, ability to contribute to team-based projects and publications, Level 4 English proficiency
What You'll Do.
Develop and conduct research activities
Support experimental workflows
Train students in laboratory methodologies
Establish design and development of experimental methods
Plan and lead laboratory-based research activities
Prepare and execute experiments
Organize research workflows
Develop and implement improved methodologies
Lead analysis and interpretation of research data
Disseminate results through reports
Write theoretical or methodological reports
and verify research tasks
Oversee student contributions
Perform administrative tasks
Coordinate equipment use
Implement tracking systems
Maintain research records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Professor Sidney Omelon; Train undergraduate students; Work in multidisciplinary research environments; Contribute to team-based projects and publications
Communication Scope
Present complex research findings clearly; Academic research writing skills
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple experimental workflows and data sets
Full Job Description
**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions on how to apply.** **If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).** **POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the supervision of Professor Sidney Omelon, the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to support a research project focused on materials characterization. The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of research activities through the stewardship of shared research facilities, support experimental workflows, and train students in laboratory methodologies and data interpretation. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** The tasks of this position include but are not limited to the following: * Develops and conducts research activities related to materials characterization, including the use of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy, under the direction of the Research Supervisor * Establishes the design and development of experimental methods, data collection strategies, and analytical approaches for materials characterization and interpretation of results * Plans and leads laboratory-based research activities, including the preparation and execution of experiments, organization of research workflows, and training of undergraduate students in experimental techniques and protocols * Develops and implements improved methodologies for data acquisition, instrument use, and materials analysis to support ongoing research objectives * Leads the analysis and interpretation of research data and disseminates results through internal reports and contributions to scholarly outputs * Wri
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