Student Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The challenges, task and responsibilities are not trivial since the student must independently develop a proposed future research and bioenvironmental monitoring and assessment program based on analysis of existing (baseline) data. Research is required since the proposed program will need to include the appropriate biotic (wildlife and country foods species) and abiotic samples and the appropriate methods for sample collection and preservation that will result in the successful implementation of the monitoring program. The student must independently develop this research and monitoring program and be responsible for the dissemination of a draft of the proposed program for comment and further development. The responsibility is high since the research conducted by the student needs to result in a proposal that supports the assessment of the potential influence of run-of-the-river hydroelectric developments in northern environments, which represents a gap in current understanding, but is of urgent importance in the face of a global biodiversity decline and concerns over the preservation of northern food safety and security, culture and livelihood. This will impose a high level of responsibility on the student with respect to the credibility of the work completed.

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The student will conduct analyses of existing data collected from environmental monitoring programs conducted around Inukjuak, Nunavik, and develop a proposed bioenvironmental monitoring and assessment program for the region. The proposed bioenvironmental monitoring and assessment program developed will include biotic and abiotic monitoring and sampling activities that will result in the generation of data and information that can test the following hypothesis: construction of a run-of-the-river hydroelectric dam on the Inukjuak River will not result in contamination of the local environment and biota once the dam completed. The proposed monitoring program is to be submitted to the principal investigator as part of the thesis program. The research and monitoring program developed will support high priority programs of the federal government including northern contaminants, Indigenous partnerships in science and One Health Programs.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

The candidate must be currently enrolled in the Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment Graduate Program at Trent University.

The Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment Graduate Program at Trent University is the required location because of the very specific nature of this research project, which is to develop a bioenvironmental monitoring and assessment program for the region around Inukjuak, Nunavik. Within the Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment Graduate Program at Trent University there is the necessary facilities and expertise to support this specific project and its interdisciplinary nature, including experts in all the relevant fields involved in the research who can help with the successful completion of the project.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in the principles of environmental monitoring and assessment
• Experience with data analysis for environmental research and environmental monitoring and assessment
• Familiarity with sampling design for environmental research and environmental monitoring and assessment including long-term monitoring of run-of-the-river hydroelectric dams
• Familiarity with communicating science for environmental professionals
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the community of Inukjuak, Nunavik to involve local community experts
• Knowledge of regulatory structures for environmental research and monitoring in Inukjuak

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

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The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: women

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Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.