Principal Investigator

Since 2003, Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) has served as the research arm of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), one of Canada's leading applied research institutions. With more than 50,000 square feet of specialized laboratory space in the heart of Calgary and a team of over 60 research professionals, ARIS delivers innovative research and technology solutions to industry partners across Alberta and Canada.

The Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) is ARIS's newest research centre, focused on advancing innovation in manufacturing and materials science. Through industry collaboration and applied research, CIRAMM develops practical solutions to address real-world challenges and drive technological advancement.

CIRAMM is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of applied research projects. Reporting to the Research Chair, this role will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Project Coordinator acts as a key liaison between research teams, industry partners, and stakeholders, supporting project execution through effective planning, communication, documentation, and laboratory coordination. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong project management capabilities with a passion for research, innovation, and industry collaboration.

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, testing procedures, and research environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing technical reports, funding proposals, publications, presentations, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with industry partners, government agencies, academic collaborators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality management, compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of structure-property-processing relationships in metallic, ceramic, and composite materials.
• Knowledge of advanced materials characterization techniques, including scanning electron microscopy  (SEM), optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), image analysis, and mechanical, physical, and chemical testing methods.
• Knowledge of advanced materials processing technologies, including powder metallurgy, mechanical alloying, spark plasma sintering (SPS), arc melting, vacuum melting, gas atomization, and related manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with advanced surface engineering and coating technologies, including thermal spray, laser-directed energy deposition (DED), physical vapor deposition (PVD), and related surface modification methods.
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound scientific and statistical principles, including Design of Experiments (DOE), to optimize material composition and processing parameters.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, synthesis, processing, and characterization of advanced inorganic materials, including metallic alloys, high-entropy alloys, metal-matrix composites (MMCs), cermets, and engineering ceramics.