Postdoctoral Fellow

Description:

The successful candidate will work closely with the project team to: (i) plan the research and refine research questions in a coherent framework; (ii) collect, integrate, and manage data, models and knowledge to answer the research questions; (iii) develop frameworks, modeling approaches, and the technical implementation thereof through coding and programming work; (iv) support and provide scientific and technical advice to graduate students working in the project; (v) write journal articles, conference articles, and book chapters to disseminate the research findings; (vi) support the development of specific models for the selected case studies; and (vii) perform project management tasks such as coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, preparing reports, and disseminating the results to diverse audiences.

The PDF will be employed by Dalhousie University (www.dal.ca) and must be physically based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The PDF will have opportunities to develop his or her own research agenda associated with the Transforming Climate Action program, and have the opportunity for extending his or her professional network through various relevant research and stakeholder networks. Participation in academic career development programs offered by Dalhousie University is encouraged. Renumeration will be in line with competences and experience, with a starting salary of $65,000 ( CAD ) annually, with additional benefits including pension and health and dental insurance be available according to Dalhousie University’s benefits package for grant-based employees.

Qualifications/Requirements Of Position

The ideal candidate will be someone who:
 

• holds a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., industrial engineering, systems engineering, operations research, computer science, engineering management, or a related field);
• has relevant research experience in systems engineering and design, simulation modeling, data analytics, and operations research;
• has a strong interest in interdisciplinary research, to advance fundamental and applied knowledge;
• has the ability and willingness to absorb new knowledge and learn new research methods as needed for attaining the research objectives;
• has knowledge of, or strong interest in, some of the following areas (particularly in a Canadian context): ocean sensors and marine technology, ocean processes, ocean industries, maritime transportation, marine-related environmental, social and economic activities, and risk analysis and modeling;
• has relevant technical and software skills in modeling, coding, and programming, in languages such as Python, MatLab, or similar;
• has experience in using other relevant research and research management software (e.g., qualitative data analysis, statistical analysis, project management, citation management, office software,…);
• has demonstrated high productivity in producing peer-reviewed publications;
• has strong time management, organizational, and project management skills;
• has experience conducting interviews and focus group research in engineering design contexts, and in organizing expert and/or end-user events to define design requirements and specify case studies;
• works well both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team;
• has experience guiding research assistants at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• can communicate effectively with researchers in various disciplines and with non-academic members of governments, communities, and the private sector.