Graduate Research Assistant - WEF Nexus Systems - Fall 2026

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Posting Information:
DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 6, 11:59PM
Academic department: School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Academic term: Fall 2026
Mode of delivery: Hybrid
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QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements
Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program at the University of Waterloo
• Have academic training in environmental studies or a closely related field

Applicants should submit:

• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• A brief statement of interest (maximum one page) describing relevant experience
• An unofficial transcript

Experiential Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in:

• Strong knowledge of water-energy-food (WEF) nexus systems, governance, urban sustainability, and/or adaptation and resilience planning
• Experience using MAXQDA qualitative coding software
• Experience analyzing sustainability plans, climate adaptation plans, resilience plans, or integrated resource management planning documents

Course Specific Requirements
Applicants must:

• Have experience conducting qualitative research using secondary documents
• Have experience developing and applying coding frameworks using content analysis
• Demonstrate strong academic writing and literature synthesis skills
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills

Compensation:

• $49.14 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Masters)

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