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Biogeochemistry TechnicianPosition DetailsPosition Information Position Title Biogeochemistry Technician Department/Unit Oceanography Research Project Quantifying Fluxes of Climate-Relevant Compounds in the Ocean Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number GP02-25 Employee Group Grant-Paid Position Type Term Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year, with possibility of renewal Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Salary $40,000-$49,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week) About the Organization The ocean stores carbon and heat which would otherwise be in the atmosphere and add to global warming. This research seeks to advance the mechanistic understanding of ocean biogeochemistry and its role in the climate system. We apply observation-based methods that enable the accurate quantification of particle fluxes in the ocean and of particle accumulation on the sea floor on a range of spatiotemporal scales. A particular focus is on particulate organic carbon.Job Summary Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Biogeochemistry Technician will be assisting in lab work and sea-going field work. The technician will be working in the Marine Geochemistry Laboratory at Dalhousie University, where they will be operating analytical instruments and making geochemical measurements. They will also participate in expeditions at sea and work together with a team of students and researchers. Key Responsibilities
Note On campus role: Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Required Qualifications
Assets Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program. Application Consideration We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit ?url=www.dal.ca%2Fhiringfordiversity&module=jobs&id=53482" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.dal.ca%2Fhiringfordiversity&module=jobs&id=53482" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 02/04/2025 Close Date 02/25/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdal.peopleadmin.ca%2Fpostings%2F18222&module=jobs&id=53482" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdal.peopleadmin.ca%2Fpostings%2F18222&module=jobs&id=53482" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18222 Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
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