Research Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Research Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow - GSM Project:
The researcher, who will be part of a team, will conduct research to answer four primary questions:

What is the current state of municipal preparedness for sustainability?
What are the key facilitators of and barriers to sustainability in the municipal sector?
How can municipal sustainability initiatives engage underserved groups, particularly Indigenous peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities?
What is a strategy to move forward with municipal sustainability in its broadest context?

Applications will be considered as they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled.
- a cover letter;
- current CV;
- a one-page (maximum) research statement that describes the connection between your research and one (or more) of the policy areas listed above; and
- the names and contact information for three references.

This position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international applicants currently living and qualified to work in Canada.

About the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy was established in June 2007 as a collaboration between the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan.

It is one of Canada's leading policy schools for educating graduate students and public servants interested in improving public management and creating public value.

JSGS offers four professional graduate programs, two research-based programs - Master's and PhD in Public Policy - and a number of executive education options.

JSGS faculty members are highly engaged in teaching, research, and writing that have an impact on issues affecting Canadians and the global community.

Working with colleagues in the public service and industry, they enrich the evidence base on which policymakers can draw in order to develop policies and programs that positively impact the needs of Canadians.

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our website for more information about JSGS.

Department:
School of Public Policy

Status:
Term

Employment Group:
Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary Information:
The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Posted Date: 5/15/2023

Closing Date:
Until filled

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location:
On Campus

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's
health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.