Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver Faculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social Sciences Unit: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_ST Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: N/A Course Code: N/A Section: Supervisor name (if known): Ryan Katz-Rosene Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/08/20 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/09/04 Description of tasks (hours): Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work. Recherche / Research:0 Préparation / Preparation:0 Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0 Correction - Notation / Grading:0 Surveillance / Proctoring:0 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:0 Number of positions: 1 Expected Enrolment: N/A Work Start Date: January 12, 2026 Work End Date: April 30, 2026 Total Work Hours: 65 Language of Work: Anglais | English Graduate Hourly Rate: 53.56 Undergraduate Hourly Rate: 33.99 Requirements and Nature of Work: Position Overview The Graduate Research Assistant will support the Institute of the Environment in two key areas: (1) leading the organization of the Institute’s Seminar Series, and (2) fostering a collaborative research environment for students and faculty. Key Responsibilities Seminar Series Coordination Lead the organization of the Institute of the Environment Seminar Series. Solicit speakers representing a mix of PhD students, University of Ottawa scholars, external academics, and practitioners from government, NGOs, and the private sector. Ensure seminar topics reflect student interests by conducting a survey of PhD students. Manage logistics for in-person, hybrid, and remote seminars, including set-up, invitations, technology coordination, and moderation where appropriate. Promote seminars through Institute social media accounts and liaise with administrators to publicize events on the Institute’s website. Research Community Support Assist in creating and sustaining a collaborative research environment within the Institute of the Environment. Encourage collegial gatherings and informal exchanges among students and faculty. Support research networking activities and initiatives that strengthen collaboration. Work with the Director of Graduate Programs to foster an active network of Environmental Studies and Environmental Science scholars at the University of Ottawa. Contribute to expanding the Institute’s network of affiliated faculty and strengthen connections with supervisors and collaborators. Support information dissemination efforts, including maintaining and updating materials such as the Institute’s website and other communication channels. Other Duties Provide support for additional initiatives that enhance research culture and visibility at the Institute. Requirements Current PhD student (2nd year or above) in the Institute of the Environment doctoral program. Demonstrated experience and interest in event organization, academic community-building, or faculty engagement. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Priority will be granted to candidates to whom the University has a financial obligation. 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