CUPE - Fall 2026 - Professor Ryan Katz-Rosene (RA)

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Research Assistant will support the Institute of the Environment in three key areas: (1) leading the organization of the Institute’s bimonthly Seminar Series and Workshop Series; (2) preparing and disseminating the Institute's new quarterly newsletter; and (3) fostering a collaborative research environment for students and faculty.

Requirements

Current PhD student (2nd year or above) in the Institute of the Environment doctoral program.
Demonstrated experience and interest in event organization, academic community-building, or faculty engagement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Priority will be granted to candidates to whom the University has a financial obligation.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization of the Institute of Environment's bimonthly Seminar Series and Workshop Series.
Solicit speakers and presenters representing a mix of PhD students, University of Ottawa scholars, external academics, and practitioners from government, NGOs, and the private sector.
Ensure seminar and workshop topics reflect student interests.
Manage logistics for in-person, hybrid, and remote seminars and workshops, including set-up, invitations, technology coordination, and moderation where appropriate.
Promote seminars and workshops through Institute communication channels and liaise with administrators to publicize events on the Institute’s website.
Coordinate the Institute of Environment's new quarterly newsletter.
Solicit key newsletter content from students, faculty affiliates, administrators.
Prepare and disseminate the newsletter to all members of the Institute community.
Assist in creating and sustaining a collaborative research environment within the Institute of the Environment.
Encourage collegial gatherings and informal exchanges among students and faculty.
Support research networking activities and initiatives that strengthen collaboration.
Work with the Director of Graduate Programs to foster an active network of Environmental Studies and Environmental Science scholars at the University of Ottawa.
Support information dissemination efforts, including maintaining and updating materials such as the Institute’s website and communication channels.
Provide support for additional initiatives that enhance research culture and visibility at the Institute.