STAAR OVH AME Regular Full-Time Skilled OLDS, AB, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands‑on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

About the Olds College Centre for Innovation

Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) is the applied research division of Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with a focus on agriculture and smart ag technology. Industry partners connect with OCCI for support in the development and testing of innovative products in core areas: crop production, livestock production, environmental stewardship, cereal breeding and technology integration.

The Opportunity - Research Scientist (permanent, full-time)

The Research Scientist is responsible for recommending and planning research projects in conjunction with the research team and applicable external stakeholders. Further, they act as the overarching research perspective for STAAR projects, providing insights and advisory related to scientific merit and technical details for research and demonstration activities within a larger team setting. Specifically,



the Research Scientist works closely with the Manager, STAAR, Research Manager, STAAR, Project Leads and Research Associates to identify research opportunities, develop grant applications, manage and execute projects once successfully obtained. They also have a responsibility to coordinate preparation of research results for publication in scientific journals, as well as to train and mentor research personnel, including Research and Student Technicians.

Key Job Functions:

- Project Design: Recommend and plan research projects in conjunction with the applicable research team and external stakeholders.
- Trial Implementation: Develop, implement, and coordinate research trials from inception to successful completion as defined in the master research plan within a larger team.
- Methodology Oversight: Ensure all trials adhere to rigorous scientific standards.
- Multi-Sector Support: Conduct and/or contribute to literature reviews, project planning, and data collection across related areas such as precision agriculture, crops, environment and livestock research.
- Opportunity Identification: Prospect and assess various private, provincial, and federal granting agencies for alignment with crop production goals.
- Proposal Development: Lead the creation of complex, major grant applications using demonstrated technical writing expertise.




- Submission Management: Manage, in partnership with the team, the full lifecycle of grant submissions to ensure all agency requirements and deadlines are met.
- Stakeholder Presentation: Present scientific results clearly to appropriate stakeholders, including producers and industry partners.
- Scientific Publication: Coordinate the preparation and submission of research results for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Industry Outreach: Communicate directly with industry members to identify research priorities and develop new partnerships.
- Event Participation: Plan and participate in conferences, seminars, plot tours, trade shows, and workshops to disseminate research information.

Research Planning & Execution

- Project Design: Recommend and plan research projects in conjunction with the applicable research team and external stakeholders.
- Trial Implementation: Develop, implement, and coordinate research trials from inception to successful completion as defined in the master research plan within a larger team.
- Methodology Oversight: Ensure all trials adhere to rigorous scientific standards.
- Multi‑Sector Support: Conduct and/or contribute to literature reviews, project planning, and data collection across related areas such as precision agriculture, crops, environment and livestock research.
- Opportunity Identification: Prospect and assess various private, provincial, and federal granting agencies for alignment with crop production goals.
- Proposal Development: Lead the creation of complex, major grant applications using demonstrated technical writing expertise.
- Submission Management: Manage, in partnership

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