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C2ET-R Research Associate

Last updated: October 17, 2024, 10:50 a.m.

Application Deadline

October 30, 2024

Contract Duration

One year, subject to renewal 

Salary

Starting at $35/hour

Hours Per Week

35

Position title

Research Associate

Immediate supervisor

Karim Zaghib, Principal Investigator

Location

Sir George Williams Campus (downtown), Montréal (QC), Canada

About C2ET-R at Concordia University 

Concordia University is advancing towards a resilient, decarbonized society through the Collaborative Centres on Energy and its Transition (C2ET-R), an initiative emphasizing innovative technologies for sustainable solutions. We invite you to contribute to this mission and help shape the future of energy.

Position Overview

C2ET-R is seeking a Research Associate for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will be expected to leverage their expertise in olivine and oxide cathodes for Li-ion and solid-state batteries, as well as intercalation and metals anodes for Li-ion batteries and solid state batteries.

Responsibilites 

Under the authority and supervision of the principal investigator, the incumbent may:

  • Be responsible for conducting independent research, and other assigned research projects.
  • Contribute to or be responsible for research funding applications to support his/her independent research project(s) and/or the entire research team projects.
  • Develop research protocols.
  • May be in charge of writing scientific papers or any other types of communication, such as artwork, performance, exhibition, composition, intervention related to the research project.
  • Manage laboratory (or other research space) and research personnel in addition to the incumbent’s research project duties.
  • Represent the principal investigatorIt may also be necessary, in some cases, to perform other related duties, including all those of a research assistant or senior research assistant.

Qualifications

  • PhD degree or equivalent terminal degree in the appropriate field.
  • Demonstrated interest in sustainable innovation in chemical and materials engineering fields.
  • Fluency in English, with practical knowledge of French (reading and evaluating French documents is necessary on a day-to-day basis).
  • Strong leadership, ability to solve conflictual situations between team members, rigor, creativity, analytical skills, autonomy, and capacity to meet tight deadlines, both in a team and independently.
  • Excellent communication abilities, detail-oriented with robust organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Testing Required

The language skills of qualified candidates may be tested.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to Andreea.constantinescu@concordia.ca by October 30, 2024.

Note: This position is a CARE unionized position and subject to all conditions of the CARE Collective agreement.

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

 Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.

 “Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.

Profoundly global, Concordia is North America’s top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.

Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.

The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.

Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.

The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity

 Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff.  The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements: 

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

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