SAGE

The student research assistant will support projects for the Project on Water Governance and Indigenous Law, a multi-year SSHRC Partnership Grant.

Position will be approximately 10 hours per week from September to December, with the possibility of extension and further research collaboration.

Job Duties:

• logistics for partner meetings (accommodation, travel, handouts, room arrangements)
• taking notes -background research including literature reviews and data base assessment
• logistics for summer meeting
• social media
• support for administrative tasks including copy-editing, network building and data assessment Qualifications

• interest/knowledge in Aboriginal issues, organizations, and resources
• a solid work ethic
• strong research skills
• excellent computer skills including Office, WordPress, and if possible

  Adobe Creative Suite

• proven written and verbal communication abilities
• strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• an ability and willingness to work independently and on a team
• accuracy and attention to detail in creating and reviewing documents and databases
• aptitudes in prioritization and meeting deadlines
• skill in design and layout

  This position is open to upper year undergraduate and graduate students at UBC.

  Please send your cover letter and resume to water.partners@ubc.ca. Deadline to apply: Noon, Friday, September 9th 2016.