Arctic Research Associate: Climate, Sea Ice & Communities

Environment, Society and Policy Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

benefits

professional development

conference travel

language training

Job summary

The University of Ottawa's Environment, Society and Policy Group (the Dawson Lab) is seeking a Research Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct original research on climate change, Arctic marine systems, sea ice, shipping and the implications of environmental change for northern communities.

Working with Lab Director Jackie Dawson, you’ll design and lead studies, analyze datasets, develop models, and publish findings to inform communities, industry and policymakers.

Qualifications

• PhD with strong publication record and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead original research on climate change, Arctic marine systems, sea ice, shipping and implications for northern communities.
• Analyze large environmental and social datasets and develop models.
• Engage in fieldwork and community-based research, publish findings for communities, industry and policymakers.
• Contribute to grant proposals and reports, mentor students, and collaborate with academic, government and Indigenous partners across Canada and internationally.

Education

PhD

Job description

The University of Ottawa's Environment, Society and Policy Group (the Dawson Lab) is seeking a Research Associate or Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct original research on climate change, Arctic marine systems, sea ice, shipping and the implications of environmental change for northern communities.

Working with Lab Director Jackie Dawson, you’ll design and lead studies, analyze datasets, develop models, and publish findings to inform communities, industry and policymakers.