Research Technician II:
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative person who enjoys working outdoors with their hands and using varied mechanical equipment, in an environment that focuses on innovation and creative problem solving, mentoring and training of students and junior staff. Reporting to the Director of the Morwick G360 Institute, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Senior Field Manager, the incumbent will play a key role in supporting our field-based data collection efforts, ensuring accurate and high-quality data for our research activities.
Main responsibilities of the role include: (i) under the supervision of Morwick G360 personnel, the incumbent will organize and successfully conduct field work, including but not limited to, multilevel system installations, geophysical logging, water level measurements, rock core sampling, groundwater and gas sampling; (ii) organize field data, document and input into electronic data systems, QA/QC data and prepare raw data outlines using figures and tables; (iii) communicate with project managers and team members regarding activities, data and results as required; (iv) perform maintenance, and work with other Morwick G360 personnel to develop design improvements, and determine how to implement new designs for hydrogeological and geophysical tools and methods.
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Project Manager:
Reporting to the Director of the Morwick G360 Institute, the Project Manager will manage the daily operations of several field-based research projects, ensuring all aspects of project protocol are adhered to, and ensuring all projects are adequately resourced, and project deliverables are met. The incumbent will be accountable for the administration and financial management of grant- or contract-funded research projects within the Institute. Individual projects are coordinated and implemented under the direction of the Morwick G360 Director and/or other principal investigator(s).
Main responsibilities of the role include: (i) liaise regularly with principal investigator(s), industrial partners, government officials and others; (ii) coordinate planning, execution and reporting of research progress; (iii) provide timely progress reports on research (including coordination with financial reporting) on projects; (iv) establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and staff in academic units at the University of Guelph, other institutions, and any government and non-governmental counterparts involved in projects; (v) provide administrative, budget tracking and human resources support to principal investigator(s), program managers, management committees and other project meetings; and (vi) assist with project procurement, expenditures, and financial reporting.
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