Position Details
Posting Summary
| Position Title | Graduate Student Research Assistant |
|---|---|
| Faculty/Department | Johnson Shoyama Graduate School |
| Unit | Johnson Shoyama Graduate School |
| Employee Group | CUPE 2419 |
| CUPE 5791 Job Family | |
| Category | Student |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Position Summary | The successful applicant will conduct research in relation to identifying regional social-ecological hydroclimatic and water security risks, assessing possible impacts on regional sectors (including ecosystems, primary economic activities, livelihoods, infrastructure), assessing institutional adaptations and governance, working with partners and stakeholders in relation to Saskatchewan and South America. Duties include conducting database searches, web of science searches, building website content and linking research and data, conducting and analyzing interviews, analyzing quantitative/qualitative data, writing research reports and case studies, assisting with meetings/ roundtable organization and facilitation, and preparing manuscripts for publication, among other assigned research tasks. |
| Position Requirements | Masters or PhD students.Familiarity with social science, climate change, risk, water governance, environmental issues, qualitative and/or quantitative research and literature reviews is essential, as are strong writing skills.Training and experience with NVivo software is required |
| Physical Demands | |
| Pay Grade | As Per CUPE 2419 |
| Salary Range | As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement |
| Status | Term |
| Work Hours | The successful candidate should be available to start work immediately and ideally be available to continue working on the project through the end of Summer 2024. Hours of work to be determined in consultation with the supervisor. |
| Duration (if Term/Temporary) | Spring/Summer 2024 (possibility of extension) |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Other |
| Preference Posting | |
| Target Posting | Not Targeted |
Additional Information
| Contact Information | margot.hurlbert@uregina.ca |
|---|---|
| Job Open Date | 04/16/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 04/23/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Application Instructions | If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International – Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change. |
| Diversity Statement | The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. |
| Competition Number | 20240266SS |
Reference Letter
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you currently enrolled at the University of Regina?
- No Response
- No
- Yes
- What is your student ID number?(Open Ended Question)
- What is your current program of study at the U of R?(Open Ended Question)
- What is your GPA in your current program of study?(Open Ended Question)
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
Documents Required
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript(s)
Optional Documents
