Data Officer (Biogeochemistry & Omics)

Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title

Research Project

Transforming Climate Action

Department/Unit

Ocean Frontier Institute

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S160-26

Employee Group

Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year with possibility of renewal

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$32.64 - $41.33 per hour ($59,403 - $75,221 per annum, 35 hours per week)

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Transforming Climate Action project is a multi-university research initiative dedicated to advancing climate science and action through inclusive, collaborative, open, and data-driven research. Our team is committed to fostering innovation, supporting researchers, and sharing knowledge to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Reporting jointly to the central data management team and a research lead, the Data Officer will support data management approaches for biogeochemical and omics research within a collaborative research team at Dalhousie University, with collaborative connections across the four partner institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Uncertain-Seas research team to support data management throughout the research lifecycle, including data collection, processing, documentation, storage, and sharing.
Develop and implement data workflows tailored to biogeochemical, physical and omics datasets. Support the application of appropriate metadata standards, controlled vocabularies, and data formats relevant to biogeochemistry and omics.
Facilitate the preparation and submission of datasets to appropriate repositories.
Work with the central Data Management Accelerator team to align project-level practices and contribute to shared tools, templates, and guidance. Provide hands-on support and training to researchers and trainees on data management best practices and tools.
Contribute to documentation of workflows and reproducible research practices, including version control and computational workflows where appropriate. Ensure alignment with project data governance policies.
Contribute to tracking data outputs and supporting reporting on data management performance and impact.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., oceanography, environmental science, biology, atmospheric sciences, bioinformatics, data science, or related disciplines) plus a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in scientific research data, research data management, or data-intensive research environments (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Demonstrated experience working with biogeochemical oceanographic data.
Experience with research data management practices, including metadata, documentation, and data organization, as well as experience in scientific research data, research data management, or data-intensive research environments specifically involving environmental, biogeochemical, genomic, or omics datasets.
Experience with bioinformatics workflows, genomic/omics data formats, or biogeochemical data systems as well as experience with version control (e.g., Git), workflow tools, or reproducible research environments.
Familiarity with programming or data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R) and handling structured and unstructured datasets.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary research environments, including both independently and as part of a distributed team.

Assets

Familiarity with relevant metadata standards (e.g., ISO 19115, MIxS, Darwin Core); community data practices; and/or open data repositories and data publication processes.
Knowledge of FAIR, CARE, and OCAP principles and their application in research contexts.
Experience providing training or support within an academic or research setting.
Experience working in French (orally and in writing).

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

Self-Awareness & Professionalism
Integrity
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

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.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Open Date

06/25/2026

Close Date

07/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21216