Senior Research and Extension Associate – Sustainable Diets and Environmental Impact Assessment[...]

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Richmond; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University recherche un Senior Research and Extension Associate pour mener une analyse de l'impact environnemental des régimes alimentaires au Canada. Le candidat idéal détiendra un doctorat et aura une solide expérience en recherche qualitative et en gestion de projet, tout en étant capable de travailler de manière autonome au sein d'une équipe multidisciplinaire.

Qualifications

• Expérience de 5 ans en recherche qualitative.
• Compétences en rédaction démontrées par des publications.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome dans une équipe multidisciplinaire.

Responsibilities

• Conception et exécution de projets de recherche sur les systèmes alimentaires durables.
• Préparation et soumission de demandes de subvention.
• Réalisation d'un travail de recherche organisé selon un calendrier défini.

Skills

Analyse environnementale

Gestion de projet

Communication interpersonnelle

Education

Doctorat dans un domaine connexe

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Director - Kent Mullinix.

SUMMARY

The Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS) is seeking applications for a Senior Research and Extension Associate – Sustainable Diets and Environmental Impact Assessment who will be responsible for leading the environmental footprint analysis of comparative diets in Canada.

About ISFS

The ISFS is an applied research and extension unit at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). We investigate and support regional food systems as key elements of sustainable communities, focusing predominantly on British Columbia but also extending our programming to other regions. Our applied research focuses on the potential of regional food systems and encompasses agriculture and food, economics, community development, community health, policy, and environmental stewardship. Our extension programming provides information and support for farmers, communities, business, policy makers, and others. Community collaboration is central to our approach.

More about us and our work is at www.kpu.ca/isfs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Research and Extension Associate –Sustainable Diets and Environmental Impact Assessment will undertake modeling of environmental impacts of foods and conduct research on environmental gains from reorienting food practices towards more plant-forward foods. This position also will be responsible for leading the preparation of extension materials associated with research and sector development projects. Senior Research and Extension Associate – Sustainable Diets and Environmental Impact Assessment may also, from time to time, contribute to other ISFS research and extension initiatives. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Conceptualization and design of research projects, independently or with ISFS Director and Research and Extension Program Manager
• Lead or contribute to preparation and submission of grant applications
• Assure adherence to grant requirements, stipulations
• Lead, plan and execute the research work according to the project timeline
• Preparation of reports to granting agencies
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts and presentation materials
• Assure a safe, inclusive, amicable work environment
• Interact with various KPU administrative units (e.g. Finance, Human Resources, Office of Research Services etc.) as required
• Build effective, meaningful relationships with sector organizations and actors
• Guide and/ or support work of junior ISFS staff and student research assistants

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant for this position must:

• Hold a Doctorate in a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using various methods to assess agriculture’s and food’s environmental footprint
• Have at least 5 years of qualitative research experience and training
• Have at least 5 years of experience with project development and management
• Have a demonstrated experience with grant preparation through Tri-Agency funding programs or other funding programs
• Have a demonstrated ability to conceptualize a complex project related to sustainable food system and effectively plan and execute steps to complete it
• Have strong writing skills demonstrated by their lay and/or academic publication record
• Have demonstrated their ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and with a multi-disciplinary team
• Have strong interpersonal communication skills
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

*Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $41.03