Position Information

Position Title

- Research Associate

Research Project

- Flax to Fibre

Department/Unit

- Architecture

Location

- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

- S047-26

Employee Group

- Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)

Position Type

- Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

- 8 months

Employment Type

- Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

- 0.456

Salary

- $46,500 per annum, prorated to $14,136 for 8 months at 0.456 FTE

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

- “Flax to Fibre” is an interdisciplinary research project funded by the Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiatives (SARI) SSHRC-NSERC research stream. The PI for the project, Jennifer Green (Textiles) is at NSCAD University. The project valorizes flax fibre as a product and byproduct feedstock for têxtiles, construction, and agriculture that is local, sustainable, and low carbon. It rejuvenates a lapsed flax fibre industry in Nova Scotia. Our research group is developing the utilization of flax shive (and other agriculture residues and byproducts from the processing of flax fibre) in construction materials. Other research disciplines supporting the work are in Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Management, Industrial Engineering, and Sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute project activities independently and in collaboration with research team members.




- Design, document, and construct prototypes to support research objectives.
- Design, document, and construct demonstrators for research and knowledge mobilization.
- Liaise with external organizations under the supervision of the Research Coordinator or Principal Investigator.
- Support project administration, including consumables and equipment purchasing.
- Supervise and mentor Graduate and Undergraduate Co‑op students in coordination with the Research Coordinator or Principal Investigator.

Note

- The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and work from home from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

- Professional architectural degree with experience in architectural design and detailing.
- Understanding of sustainable construction principles and architectural design methodologies.
- Experience working in collaborative, team environments, with the ability to work independently when required.
- Ability to conduct research on materials and methods of design, construction, and material research.
- Experience supervising work of others including drawing mark-ups and design reviews.
- Interest in integrating software technologies with design processes.

Assets

Job Competencies

- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

Additional Information

- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

- 1

Open Date

- 03/09/2026

Close Date

- 03/16/2026

Open Until Filled

- No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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