Job Description

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www.nait.ca/careers

Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

The Clean Technology team at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) supports industry and community partners in achieving their sustainability goals through the development and application of technologies rooted in circular economy principles.


Led by Dr. Justice Asomaning, Ovintiv Applied Research Chair in Energy and Dr Xiaohua Kong, Applied Research Chair in Materials Circularity, The Clean Technologies team is a diverse, inclusive, highly multidisciplinary group of professionals and students with experience and backgrounds in environmental science, applied chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical engineering.


The successful candidate for this Postdoctoral Researcher position will join a highly diverse, inclusive and supportive team of research professionals. The new team member will have specialized expertise in analytical chemistry, conversions of biomass, particularly for soil application, and be an enthusiastic individual with a strong aptitude for teamwork and collaboration, comfort with failure, patience, eye for detail, tenacity, unshakable optimism, and keen sense of humor. This new team member will work on a portfolio of multidisciplinary projects in close collaboration with a consortium of industry partners and other Applied Research Centres within NAIT.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and conduct a variety of laboratory-based analyses of soils, soil amendments, biomass, etc. using a variety of analytical techniques and instruments. Conduct research in biomass conversion including using chemical, thermal, etc. approaches and conducting characterization of intermediates and products. Compile and interpret data including statistical analysis. Developing lab techniques and protocols. Writing and/or reviewing reports and proposals. Prepare presentations and communicate results and observations effectively between project teams and industry partners as needed. Develop and execute experimental plans with minimal oversight.

Skills & Abilities:

Superior interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently without supervision, work in a multidisciplinary team, and participate in team culture. Experience performing analysis of and characterizing biomass and soil samples in a research setting is essential; experience in industrial settings is a major asset. Experience with liquid and gas chromatography, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, elemental analyzers, TOC, and BET analyzers are major assets. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge is advanced statistics is an asset. Experience in experimental design and method optimization. Experience with proposal writing and preparing technical reports.

Qualifications:

PhD in a related field obtained within the last 5 years. Minimum of 2 years of related laboratory work experience. Equivalencies may be considered.


Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration

: $71,098.04 - $95,372.94 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Research Associate I).


This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.


People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.


NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.


NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.




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