Position overview
We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant for the Sustainability in the Digital Age (SDA) initiative, and the Future Earth Canada Hub, a key partner of SDA. This position will report to the Deputy Director and will work closely with the SDA and Future Earth teams. The role entails supporting two key initiatives of SDA and Future Earth:
1. Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES)
SDA and Future Earth are Co-Champions of the CODES initiative, which is an international collaboration with the German Environment Agency, the International Science Council, the Kenyan Ministry of Forestry and Environment, the United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Environment Programme.
2. Data-Driven Insights for Sustainable Agriculture (DISA)
DISA is a multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary partnership to leverage satellite imagery to derive data-driven evidence in support of regenerative agriculture. The project aims to develop an innovative model to motivate and inform evidence-based decision-making at local and regional levels in ways that promote female smallholder farmers in Africa.
This is a dynamic position suited to a candidate who is comfortable working in highly interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral contexts and is aware of major issues at the nexus of digital innovation and environmental sustainability.

Roles and Responsibilities
Review literature, develop briefs and relevant summary texts for both above-mentioned programs/initiatives and possibly other related topics, as requested by the Deputy Director.
Contribute to reports, key publications, and funding proposals (writing, editing, referencing, etc.).
Attend and support meetings and convenings with partners and stakeholders (logistic support, note taking, post-convening synthesis and summary of inputs, etc.).
Co-design and co-develop preparatory materials for meetings, convenings, workshops, and other events and coordinate online conference workshops.
Engage the CODES online community of practice (online discussions, collective intelligence exercises).
Work with project managers, research team, workshop facilitators, communications team, and others as needed to advance other ongoing projects within SDA and Future Earth, providing research and content support as needed.
Work with subject-matter experts (digital transformations and SDGs) to synthesize project results and prepare recommended policy actions to aid in the achievement of Canada’s Agenda 2030 goals.

Qualifications & Desired Qualities
Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., global environmental change, stakeholder engagement)
Relevant experience organizing or facilitating workshops, focus groups, convenings etc. with multiple groups
Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to multitask
Excellent writing and synthesis skills in English, bilingual French and English preferred
Ability to be autonomous in a fast-paced work environment
Experience in AI/Machine learning, satellite imagery, quantitative or qualitative research design, data analysis, and data visualization an asset

Application procedure
As the position is based in Montreal, applicants must be legally authorized to work in Quebec. The position will be part of Concordia’s University’s CARE union (Concordia Association of Research Employees).
Applicants to this position are requested to submit a curriculum vitae describing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience would help them meet the requirements of the role. Please also include the name and contact details of two referees. Applications – in one combined PDF file and in English – should be sent via email with “Research Assistant” in the subject line to montrealhub@futureearth.org by February 3rd, 2023, 5pm EDT.