The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador is an internationally recognized Institution of advanced marine technology, education, training, and research. With its vision to be a world oceans institute, and setting the standard in education, training, innovation, and research, the Marine Institute is continuously shaping its goals and activities, strengthening its expertise and advancing its reputation for ocean excellence globally.

The Ocean Safety Research Unit (OSRU) of SMS has a thriving research group, focused on scholarship in the areas of survival training for work and transport in cold ocean environments, and that oversees the research-based programs and related research within the School. SMS has now expanded the area of research and education to include public safety and the related graduate research-based programs.

DUTIES
The successful applicant will support the creation and development of a Centre of Excellence in Public Safety, which is to be housed within the School of Maritime Studies at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University. The Centre will conduct education and research regarding public safety for areas including the armed forces, search and rescue, corrections, coast guard, and firefighting. The RTP will work closely with the Research Chair (Safety, Security, and Wellness) in developing the Centre, and will report to the Head, School of Maritime Studies. The successful candidate should understand current research trends within the armed forces and public sectors in Canada, have familiarity with relevant stakeholders and funders, and should have a strong background in managing collaborative research projects. They will be responsible for data collection and analysis.

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in operationalizing complex research projects across multiple disciplines and sectors. The candidate must be able to speak to successes in facilitating research among diverse partners within large-scale projects and applying research findings to “real world” issues.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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