Research Associate - Fisheries Economics Research Unit

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Research Associate - Fisheries Economics Research Unit

Department
Research | Sumaila | Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries | Faculty of Science (Ussif Rashid Sumaila)

Posting End Date
January 6, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date
Dec 31, 2026

The expected pay for this position is $5,666.67/month.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

This Research Associate will report to the Director of FERU, Professor Rashid Sumaila, and will take direction from him. The Research Associate will work closely with other FERU staff, students, collaborators and volunteers at UBC and around the world to execute the mission and projects of the unit.
 

WORK PERFORMED

• Lead and catalyse research in interdisciplinary ocean and fisheries economics;
• Co-ordinate and support FERU initiatives;
• Collaborate with colleagues on economic modeling and valuation, assessment, research, consultation, and development of conservation and sustainable use of ocean resources;
• Communicate FERU findings/knowledge and management/policy guidance at regional, national and international gatherings;
• Advise FERU staff, students and volunteers for work on interdisciplinary databases and analysis.
• Collaborate on development, acquisition and stewardship of grants to support FERU research and management activities.
• Prepare and publish refereed scientific papers, policy documents, public communications and other forms of outreach;
• globally;
• Other duties as agreed with the Director of the Fisheries Economics Research Unit.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This Research Associate will work closely with Professor Amanda Vincent to develop a work Programme but will then be expected to execute it independently, while still remaining in communication with Prof Vincent and consulting appropriately on notable decisions.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

This Research Associate will be involved in supporting work of Project Seahorse staff and students where it affects the Research Associate’s responsibilities and priorities. The Research Associate may supervise interns and volunteers on short-term initiatives relating to the Research Associate’s responsibilities and priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant must be self-motivated and able to work independently, and have the following attributes:

• PhD in a field related to interdisciplinary marine science and economics;
• At least eight years professional experience beyond the PhD in interdisciplinary marine science and economics;
• Specific and thorough knowledge of ocean science and economics including deep sea mining;
• Front line experience in effecting conservation and sustainable use of marine resources;  
• Experience in developing and implementing capacity building initiatives in support of sustainable use of ocean resources;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, and ability to transfer this knowledge to a wide array of user groups;
• Experience in communicating and working with government, industry, NGOs and local communities to develop measures for marine conservation and sustainable use;
• Strong experience in planning, coordinating and supervising the execution of research projects;
• A proven ability to transfer scientific findings to support management and policy;
• A strong publication record in peer reviewed scientific journals and in policy briefings.
• Ability to seek and secure funding for research projects.

This position will begin as soon as possible and is a full-time, three-year appointment that may be renewed subject to programming and funding.  The position will be based in Vancouver.