The MECCE Project is an international research partnership with the goal of advancing global climate literacy and action through improved quality and quantity of climate change communication and education (CCE). The MECCE Project partnership includes over 100 scholars and organizations, including an Advisory Committee comprised of the IPCC, UNESCO, UNFCCC, and UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report. This 6-year, $4.5 million Partnership Grant is largely funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, and directed by Prof. Marcia McKenzie.
The MECCE Project aims to increase context-informed understandings of quality CCE in policy and practice, as well as to provide global data to support governmental and intergovernmental benchmarking, target setting, and progress in quantity of CCE provision. The Project addresses these aims through three Axes of activities: 1) Case Studies, to increase the quality of CCE through generating novel understandings of quality CCE based on synthesized literature and select case studies; 2) Indicator Development, to increase the quantity of quality CCE through developing new datasets and indicators to support global CCE target-setting and monitoring; and 3) Knowledge Mobilization, to contribute high impact research-based deliverables for key partners and audiences to advance policy and practice.
See www.mecce.ca for more information.
Primary Purpose: The MECCE Project’s University of Saskatchewan (Canada) branch is seeking a Research Associate to advance the MECCE Project’s Indicator Development and Knowledge Mobilization work. This is position will be awarded to a candidate with evidence of outstanding potential as an academic researcher and leader.
Typical Duties and Accountabilities
- Contribute to the development of global data and indicators of quality climate change communication and education, with each indicator each ideally representing at least 80 United Nations member countries;
- Develop visualizations for the Project’s Interactive Data Platform in PowerBI;
- Develop and carry out strategies to increase the quality of existing datasets held by the MECCE Project and/or its partners;
- Develop and carry out an input process from the MECCE Project’s Indicator Expert and Working Groups on global indicators to pursue between 2024 and 2026;
- Develop and monitor the contract work plan and coordinate with the MECCE Project Director, Project Manager, and Axis Lead on work plans and activity, to ensure project completion within planned timelines; and
- Draft at least two high-quality scholarly publications, and at least one plain language publication (e.g., brief, blog post), with possible presentations at academic and UN Climate Change conferences.
Education
Required Qualifications
- A PhD in a relevant social science discipline is required;
- Demonstrated experience developing indicators of climate change communication and education;
- Demonstrated experience with quantitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R);
- Demonstrated experience with building data visualization and analysis tools using PowerBI;
- Experience with quantitative research theory, methods, and analysis, including comparative and partnership research designs;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including demonstrated capacity working in multidisciplinary teams;
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with demonstrated team leadership experience; and
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to meet deadlines and achieve project goals.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with training or previous research experience in any of the following: a) the theory and practice of education and/or public communications on climate change; b) intergovernmental processes, especially within the United Nations; c) government policy, especially in climate change communication and education; d) approaches for mobilizing research insights to non-academic audiences; and e) experience with wordpress content management systems. Fluency in a language additional to English is considered an asset.
Be sure to apply online as emailed applications will not be accepted.
Department: Educational Foundations
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Associates - PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.8 - 1.0
Salary: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 5/29/2024
Closing Date: 6/4/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
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