AddressPrimary Purpose: The research assistant will provide support to Dr. Ana Hidalgo,
Transforming suburban areas: a marketplace for urban ecosystem services research program. The research program includes work related to the following topics: * Urban planning (suburban neighbourhoods)
- Experimental Design (online experiments)
- Ecosystem services and healthy cities
- Photo-editing and photomontages for online experiments
- Writing documents
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary research team (urban planning and design, sustainability, economics, forestry and geography).
Education: Undergraduate student in geography, planning or fine arts.
Experience: Adobe Photoshop or similar software.
Skills: The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate student at USask and has strong written and visual communication skills. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop software or similar software is imperative. Experience working on photomontages in the urban landscape is considered an asset.
Interested candidates should send a resume, up to 5 examples of work (photomontages only) and a cover letter (1-page max) to Dr. Ana Hidalgo ( ).
The candidate is expected to work 6 hours per week at the appropriate undergraduate student rate for their current student status. The position will start on May 1st and is expected to end on July 23, 2023
Department: Geography and Planning
Status: Term 2 months
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $0.00 - 0.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Not Applicable
Posted Date: 4/1/2023
Closing Date: 4/14/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:
Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Yes
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
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