Parks, Conservation, Tourism and Community Development - Research Associate

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external
Job Type: Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)
Posting In effect from: 26/11/2024
Closing Application Date: 10/12/2024

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

DUTIES
Research Associate in Parks, Conservation, Tourism and Community Development

A Research Associate is sought to engage in community-based research in the Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities Lab at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada (https://courtneymason.sites.tru.ca).

This part time position (25-30hrs per week) if offered for one year (2024-2025) and may be renewed for a longer term (2025-2027). The Associate position will provide opportunities to engage with graduate students and communities on projects in the following areas:

1. Parks with a focus on conservation issues. Possible field sites include: British Columbia Provincial Parks and/or newly created Indigenous Protected Areas in Canada;
2. Tourism development in rural and Indigenous communities in Canada.

We are hiring a Research Associate to support these projects on the following tasks:

• Engage in community-based research and coordination with rural Indigenous communities.
• Mentor senior undergraduate and graduate students at TRU in the Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities Lab.
• Contribute to funding reporting processes.
• Conduct primary research, interpret results and write manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications on species at risk in BC.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Criteria

• A completed MSc in Environmental Science
• A completed J.D., with work experience in Environmental and Public Law
• Expertise in species at risk legislation
• Strong community-based research skills
• Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary research team
• Knowledge of diverse qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills

Desirable criteria:

• Experience with mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Demonstrated publication record

There is an expectation to work on site in Kamloops, B.C.

The position will have a salary of $50,000-60,000 per year plus full university benefits which include: Medical Services Plan, Extended Medical Services Plan, Dental Plan Insurance, Grouplife Insurance, Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits, and Pension Plan Enrolment.

All research costs will be covered. Anticipated start date: Fall 2024.

Please email [email protected] with any questions regarding this posting.

Research Associate Faculty are placed on the appropriate salary scale in line with their qualifications, unless the salary level is specifically mandated by the external funding agency.

Pay Band $0.00 - $0.00 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule, LOU #4 - Research Associates )
Location: Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed: 1

Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism -> Tourism Management

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

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