Post Doctoral Scholar

at  The University of Calgary

Description
Area: Education for Reconciliation, Indigenous Education, Community-Based Research, Kinship, Pedagogy, Curriculum Studies, Anthropology, and Arts-based Practices.
Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension
Start Date: July 1, 2024
Salary: $70,000 CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Postdoctoral Scholar will join the project to assist with collaborative community-based research and partnerships with First Nations and Métis communities in areas related to the research project. The candidate will work with Indigenous partners to assess research needs and priorities and develop and implement research objectives and methods that are relevant and beneficial to community partners and the research project. This work will respect and be guided by local protocols, customs, and community preferences for relationships with researchers. This position also has a significant amount of remote work. Travelling to multiple regions in Western Canada is required to develop relationships and engage with relevant communities, design methods, and coordinate data collection, analysis, and disseminate findings. The candidate will be required to work collaboratively with PhD students and other researchers associated with this project.
Dr. Jennifer Markides will supervise the candidate at Werklund School of Education and the Faculty of Social Work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is an exciting opportunity for an individual with extensive leadership and research experience working within a kinship worldview. This includes transdisciplinary, comprehensive work in community and arts-based research, interviewing, building relationships with Indigenous partners, participant observation, and research dissemination. The candidate must have demonstrated success with engaging in community-based research with Indigenous communities. The successful candidate will hold a current PhD and possess a strong interest in education and health initiatives, Indigenous knowledge, and developing strong partnerships with Indigenous youth, families, and their communities. Experience in conducting qualitative research such as surveys or focus groups, one-on-one semi-structured interviews, and workshop coordination and administration is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated significant experience and leadership in community-based research and collaborating with Indigenous partners, particularly in Western Canada and who show evidence of creating shared cultural spaces through dialogue and engagement.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards or evidence demonstrating community and/or stakeholder engagement experiences. Application materials must demonstrate evidence of relational connections to Indigenous communities, as well as evidence of a serious contribution to Reconciliatory practices. Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

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