Research Associate TERM

Job title:

Research Associate TERM

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 07/04/2024
Req ID: 38189
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Geography
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)Description:The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is a division of the University of Toronto, Canada’s preeminent research institution. New Housing Alternatives for a Socially-Just Post-Covid Urban Canada (‘NHA’ for short) is a new research partnership project funded by SSHRC, with a mandate to research policy alternatives that will de-segregate, de-commodify, de-financialize, and de-colonize Canada’s housing system. The research team is co-directed by Dr. Alan Walks (UTM) and Dr. Susannah Bunce (UTSC), with many co-investigators, collaborators, and community partners from across Canada, as well as Australia, UK, the Netherlands, and elsewhere.The co-Directors invite applications for the position of a Research Associate to take on a leadership role in managing this highly interdisciplinary research partnership. Under the guidance of Professors Walks and Bunce, the candidate will be based at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), and primarily responsible for pushing forward the research vision of the SSHRC-funded NHA project, including the many sub-projects envisioned as part of this larger partnership.The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in conducting primary research in urban studies and development, especially related to housing policy. They will have substantial experience in facilitating collaborations among researchers across multiple disciplines, and in thinking laterally to identify connections between apparently disparate research methodologies, as well as connections among academic and community partners.The incumbent will work in the Department of Geography, Geomatics, and Environment, at UTM. They will report directly to Professors Walks and Bunce. They will work with the projects’ co-investigators, collaborators, community partners, and Research Assistants to set future directions, build local and global collaborations and networks, and manage a range of team projects and individual projects effectively.The successful candidate will work independently to:

• Assist with planning, scheduling, executing and monitoring collaborative work for NHA
• Engage in primary research across a range of projects
• Organize program workshops and symposia
• Facilitate introductions and connections between researchers locally and globally

Organize travel to conduct field research and build partnerships * Prepare relevant funding applications, budget accounting, and project reports Support partners, staff, research assistants and students as requiredMaintain project records and ensure all grant reporting requirements are met * The incumbent will be expected to perform this work with a high degree of independence, and will design, direct, execute, analyse and present in written and oral forms novel investigative studies that build and draw on the incumbent’s academic experience as well as on the knowledge and experience of the NHA research team.Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION:Ph.D. in a relevant area of Geography, Planning, Housing Studies, or equivalentEXPERIENCE:

• At least three (3) years of demonstrated expertise in postdoctoral research, with expertise in comparative study of housing and/or urban development, and/or related fields
• Experience working with (and ideally, supervising) interdisciplinary teams of individuals in a university environment.
• Experience in providing project management support

OTHER:

• Superior communication and organizational skills;
• Self-motivated with an ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work in a collaborative group;
• Ability to manage projects and co-ordinate research teams;
• Supervisory skills including effective teambuilding and the ability to establish positive working relationships and foster collaboration to achieve common goals;
• Experience in training and monitoring performance;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Commitment to EDIA principles and EDIA in work environments
• Strong organizational, decision-making and resourcefulness, judgement and diplomacy

Closing Date: 07/15/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 — Research Associates (Limited Term): $51,543 – $96,643
Job Category: Research Administration & TeachingThis is a two (2) year term opportunity with the possibility of extension.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Expected salary

$51543 – 96643 per year

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:58:30 GMT

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