CUPE – Winter 2026 – Professor Ryan Katz-Rosene (RA)

Job title:

CUPE – Winter 2026 – Professor Ryan Katz-Rosene (RA)

Company

University of Ottawa

Job description

Location where work is to be performed: Main CampusSession: 2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d’hiverFaculty: Faculté des sciences sociales / Faculty of Social SciencesUnit: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_STJob Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type: Recherche / ResearchCourse Title: N/ACourse Code: N/ASection:Supervisor name (if known):Ryan Katz-RoseneDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/08/20Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/09/04Description 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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction – Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions: 1Expected Enrolment: N/AWork Start Date: January 12, 2026Work End Date: April 30, 2026Total Work Hours: 65Language of Work: Anglais | EnglishGraduate Hourly Rate: 53.56Undergraduate Hourly Rate: 33.99Requirements 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 ResponsibilitiesSeminar 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.

Additional Information and/or Comments:All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click to find out more.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:54:30 GMT

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