The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Overview
The Department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 5 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator, and will contribute to the Canadian Mountain Assessment (CMA), a core activity of the Canadian Mountain Network (2019-2024). The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) supports the resilience and health of Canada's mountain peoples and places through research partnerships based on Indigenous and Western ways of knowing that inform decision-making and action. CMN aims to position Canada as a global leader in mountain research.
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Work on a systematic literature review of published research related to Canada's mountain regions
- Provide additional research support and planning assistance related to the broader knowledge synthesis efforts of CMA
- Carries out research independently under the direction of the CMA project lead
- Ensure that the immediate supervisor is kept informed of activities and progress of work, generally with weekly updates (written or in an informal presentation)
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in geography or environmental science. A graduate degree, self-directed research experience, and high academic marks are favorable assets
- Experience designing research studies using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Experience collecting, analysing, and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Experience with Environmental science & policy and Canadian mountain regions and issues
Application Deadline: July 23, 2020
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase I.
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Arts visit Careers in the Faculty of Arts.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
