Position Overview The Department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts invites applications for a Summer Research Associate. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 4 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts is seeking a Summer Research Associate in the Applied Geospatial Research Group (AGRG; www.appliedgrg.ca), reporting to the Principal Investigator. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, international students, visible minorities, people with disabilities, women, or anyone who can contribute to the diversity of our research environment.
Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• The Summer Research Associate will support research activities ongoing in the AGRG
• Plan and perform vegetation surveys, drone flights, and RTK surveys in remote field locations in northern Alberta. Please note that the position will call for extended field visits
• Carry out geospatial data analysis in the lab
• Plan field logistics and perform preparation/maintenance of equipment
• Establish and maintain effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community
• Manage own time effectively and ensure immediate reports-to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Fully developed skills in remote sensing and GIS, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work as part of a team
• Coursework and/or practical experience with remote sensing, GIS, GNSS, and vegetation identification
• Experience with scientific sampling and organizing field excursions
• Familiarity with geospatial programs like ArcGIS, LASTools, and ENVI
• Class 5 driver\'s license (non GDL) required
  

Application Deadline: March 28th, 2023 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the General Job Family, Phase 2. To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Arts The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada\'s leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation\'s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada\'s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.