Summer Research Assistant, Department of Geography - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary
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Position Overview
General responsibilities for Summer Research Assistants involve laboratory and field support for research activities ongoing in the AGRG.

Specifically, as a team with other students who are conducting research in the use of remote sensing and GIS for restoration of linear features in the Boreal forest.

The work will be supervised and assigned by graduate students and researchers in AGRG.


Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities:


  • Assist with vegetation surveys, drone flights, and RTK surveys in remote field locations in northern Alberta
  • Help with geospatial data analysis in the lab
  • Support field logistics and preparation/maintenance of equipment
  • Establish and maintain effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community

Qualifications / Requirements:


  • Coursework and/or practical experience with remote sensing, GIS, GNSS, and vegetation identification
  • Familiarity with geospatial programs like ArcGIS, LASTools, and ENVI and/or fieldsurvey survey equipment like drones and RTK would be an advantage
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license (cannot be a graduated license) with proven good driving record (abstract required).
  • Ability to manage own time effectively and ensure immediate reportsto manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
  • Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn on the job

Application Deadline:
March 29th, 2023


Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_General Job Family, Phase 1_.


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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
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  • We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._
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