Postdoctoral Researcher

Job Description

Currently seeking two (2) postdoctoral researchers to join Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier's research team.

Tracy Smith-Carrier is a professor and the Canada Research Chair in Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the School of Humanitarian Studies at Royal Roads University in British Columbia, Canada. Smith-Carrier's research explores access to income and food security, human rights, disability and climate justice, health equity, and basic income. They are an adjunct research professor at the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing at Western University, a research affiliate at the Centre for Human Rights Research at the University of Manitoba, chair of the National Strategic Planning Committee for a Basic Income Guarantee, and an editorial board member of Critical Policy Studies.

As a postdoctoral researcher with the project Research and Knowledge Mobilization to Advance Income Security in Canada and in collaboration and with the guidance of the supervisor, Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier, and within the project mandate, the postdoctoral researcher will conduct a series of research studies on income security in Canada including research to:

(a) better understand income security provisions across provinces and territories in Canada;

(b) what a basic income could mean for democracy and democratic principles;

(c) ways to introduce greater progressive taxation and curb wealth accumulation;

(d) advancing the domestic implementation of economic, social and cultural human rights.

The postdoctoral researcher will also help design, implement, and evaluate strategies and action plans to co-create, mobilize, and disseminate knowledge to disparate audiences. The postdoctoral researcher will assist Dr. Smith-Carrier in carrying out a large program of research aiming to promote greater income security in Canada; to delineate research studies that they would like to take the initiative on and lead, while also working with Dr. Smith-Carrier's many research teams to advance projects already underway. The postdoctoral research will also be asked to work on knowledge mobilization strategies and actions plans.

Job Requirements

• Develops detailed research designs, monitoring the operationalization of research questions and choice of appropriate techniques of data collection and analysis;
• Develops and implements research instruments; takes on primary responsibility for project management (e.g. planning, resource estimation, coordination and control);
• May supervise other research assistants or clerical staff;
• Conducts multivariate statistical analysis or uni-variate or bi-variate analysis requiring a high level of statistical judgment; may take the lead on report writing or other knowledge mobilisation activities.
• This level is a senior level and works with significant independence. Qualifications and experience require a postgraduate degree in the subject area. Related experience is preferred, with previous research experience required.

How to apply

To apply to this position, please submit the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining how your experience matches the requirements (2-page max)
• A detailed and up to date CV
• 3-5 samples of your writing/publications

Additional Information

This is a temporary, part-time position. The rate of pay for this position will be $35.00 per hour. Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at attention: Abbi Rogers or extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING