About Sustainability in the Digital Age
The Sustainability in the Digital Age initiative aims to build an international network of collaborators and to leverage the transformative power of the digital age to steer society towards a more sustainable and equitable world. We operate under four main pillars of work:
Research & Innovation
Training & Networks
Policy, Standards, & Best Practices
Collective Foresight & Intelligence
Roles and Responsibilities
Support the Research Manager for Sustainability in the Digital Age in the development and analysis of surveys, with a particular focus on quantitative analysis
Support the Research Manager for Sustainability in the Digital Age in generating figures and graphics, as well as in the synthesis of reports
Support ongoing research and the development of funding opportunities to expand Sustainability in the Digital Age
Support design and coordination of virtual or in-person workshops
Provide support for related initiatives as they emerge
Candidate qualifications and key competencies
Quantitative analysis skills using Excel, R, SAS and/or other software programs, qualitative analysis skills an asset
Research experience (e.g. literature review, survey design, data analysis)
Spoken and written English, French an asset
Self-starter who takes initiative, is able to plan processes and complete projects on time with minimal supervision
Detail-oriented, strong writing and synthesis skills
Master’s degree in a discipline related to sustainability science preferred, Bachelor’s degree will be considered
The position is based in Montreal and is full-time for a year with the possibility of renewal.
Application procedure
Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing how their skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Please also include the name and contact details for two references. Documentation should be combined in one PDF file. Applications should be sent via email with ‘Research Assistant’ in the subject line to montrealhub@futureearth.org . The closing date for applications is August 30 2019, 23.59 EDT. Interviews will be held online as necessary.