Urban Sustainability Research Project : The Sustainable Cities Initiative will bring together a critical mass of experts, researchers, and graduate students to engage in collaborative, solution-oriented research that will help cities in Canada and around the world become more sustainable, livable and equitable in the face of significant environmental changes. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement. Learn more about our telework guidelinesclick here Position purpose:Reporting to the Vice-Dean, Research, the incumbent is responsible for the primary responsibility for the execution of the basic investigative tasks of the research project(s) and contributing to the ongoing management, progress evaluation, and information dissemination relating to the project(s). In this role, your responsibilities will include: 

One to two (1 2) years experience in research positions.Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies and their applications.Familiarity with quantitative research methods, statistics and their applications.Experience with literature searches and retrievals using electronic database.Intermediate computer skills and experience using MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access).

Undergraduate degree related discipline; graduate degree is an asset.