Research Associate

3 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Research Associate - MECCE Project**:
The MECCE Project is an international research partnership with the goal of advancing global climate literacy and action through improved quality and quantity of climate change communication and education (CCE). The MECCE Project partnership includes over 100 scholars and organizations, including an Advisory Committee comprised of the IPCC, UNESCO, UNFCCC, and UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report. This 6-year, $4.5 million Partnership Grant is largely funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, and directed by Prof. Marcia McKenzie.

The MECCE Project aims to increase context-informed understandings of quality CCE in policy and practice, as well as to provide global data to support governmental and intergovernmental benchmarking, target setting, and progress in quantity of CCE provision. The Project addresses these aims through three Axes of activities: 1) Case Studies, to increase the quality of CCE through generating novel understandings of quality CCE based on synthesized literature, select case studies, and country profiles; 2) Indicator Development, to increase the quantity of quality CCE through the development of new datasets and indicators to support global CCE target-setting and monitoring; and 3) Knowledge Mobilization, to contribute high impact research-based deliverables for key partners and audiences to advance policy and practice.

**Role Description & Qualifications**

The project’s University of Saskatchewan branch is currently seeking several Research Associates to contribute to the MECCE Project. Responsibilities will vary but may include contributing to (1) data collection; (2) data entry and management; (3) data analyses and visualizations; (4) scholarly publications; and (5) other clerical and organizational duties as required.

A variety of research foci are possible. Examples of possible projects include, but are not limited to, collaborating on the development of:

- Knowledge mobilization tools, including assisting with data visualizations for our our **Interactive Data Platform** in PowerBI and storymaps in ArcGIS;
- Scholarly and plain language publications; and
- Global indicators of quality CCE (e.g., using existing databases of polling and survey data; compiling new databases via google trends or web scraping; analyses of education policy documents to determine depth of engagement with climate change content).

**Education**:Research Associates are required to have a PhD.

**Conditions**:Hourly pay will be commensurate with education and experience and appropriate collective agreements. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Hybrid work arrangements are possible; however, applicants **must currently be able to work in Canada**. The continuation of the appointment is dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Clark Kish-Greer
Administrative Coordinator

**Department**: College of Education
**Status**: Term
**Employment Group**: Research Positions - Non-union
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: varies
**Salary**: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:
**Salary Phase/Band**:Not Applicable
**Posted Date**: 11/5/2024
**Closing Date**: 12/17/2024
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines


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