Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Research Assistant
Department/Unit Physics and Atmospheric Science
Research Project Investigating the Impact of Arctic Dust on Ocean Biogeochemistry
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number GP102-25
Employee Group Grant-Paid (PSAC local 86001)
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years, with the possibility of renewal
Employment Type Part Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.2
Salary $60,149 - $76,180 per annum, prorated to $12,030 - $15,236 for 0.2 FTE
About The Organization
The Atmospheric Processes and Composition Group in the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science studies aerosol sources, processing, and sinks in polar and marine environments. This project focuses on quantifying high latitude dust in the atmosphere as well as its deposition into the ocean using a combination of satellite imagery and the chemical transport model GEOS -Chem.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will implement a dust emission scheme that is compatible with GEOS -Chem input files and then quantify the contributions of high-latitude dust to atmospheric aerosol loading and deposition into the ocean.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop an emission inventory for high-latitude dust to be used by the global chemical transport model GEOS -Chem.
- Quantify the dust deposition into Arctic waters.
- Mentor graduate students in the research group as appropriate.
- Discuss knowledge and research with interested faculty members and graduate students.
- Publish results obtained in appropriate journals and other recognized media.
Note
The successful applicant will primarily work remotely from within Nova Scotia with occasional presence in-person on-campus to meet client needs and operation requirements.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in atmospheric science or related field.
- Experience generating emission inventories and running global chemical transport models, preferably GEOS -Chem.
- Ability to work independently.
Assets
Additional Information
Application Consideration
Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 01/06/2026
Close Date 01/15/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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