SAIT's Applied Research and Innovation Services department helps partners conceptualize, prototype and deliver products to market. Join one of Canada's top applied research colleges, innovate for the future and bring industry-generated ideas and game-changing technologies to life.ย
The Opportunity
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Job classification: M1115 - Scientific Lead
Salary range: $145,000 - $160,000
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year,
Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, May 18, 2025
SAIT is seeking a Scientific Lead (SL) to lead the Centre for Energy Research and Clean Unconventional Technology Solutions (CERCUTS). This centre focuses on advancing environmentally responsible, sustainable, and efficient clean energy technologies, including unconventional and integrated energy systems.
The Scientific Lead is responsible for defining and executing the centre's applied research strategy, building strong industry and funding partnerships, and overseeing the successful delivery of research programs and projects. This role integrates scientific leadership, business development, operational oversight, and financial accountability.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
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Together, we build bold futuresย
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At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:ย
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- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidenceย
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeingย
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supportedย
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Accountย ย
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rateย
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies coursesย ย
- Excellent dining options on campusย
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classesย
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And the perks keep on coming!ย ย
About SAITย
At SAIT, we're building bold futures. We're a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.ย ย
Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we're driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you're looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you've found it here.ย
We're committed to community and belongingย
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT. ย