FUNDED MASTER’S POSITION IN SYNERGIES BETWEEN CLIMATE AND INDIGENOUS DIRECTIONS ACTION PLAN

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in a relevant field. Interest in Indigenous-led or Indigenous-informed research, sustainability, climate action, electrification, or decarbonization. Willingness to engage in community-based, participatory, and culturally appropriate research approaches. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to reflect critically on complex social, cultural, and environmental issues. Openness to interdisciplinary research and evolving project scope as the position is co-designed and inherently dynamic given the nature of the overall Living Lab project. Commitment to ethical research practices and familiarity with Indigenous data sovereignty principles, First Nations principles of OCAP®, and principles of Respect, Reciprocity, Responsibility, Relevance in research (Kirkness, V. J. and R. Barnhardt (2001) WHAT WE OFFER A funded MSc position within a Living Lab research environment, with professional development opportunities including training workshops and interdisciplinary networking. Mentorship from: (1) Professor Damon Matthews, a leading researcher in climate change, sustainability, and climate policy, with guidance tailored to an evolving, co-designed research project; and (2) a Supervising Committee that aims to include community knowledge keepers and/or Indigenous faculty. An opportunity to engage in community-driven research, with the support of with Indigenous Directions. A unique opportunity to develop an Advisory Group of Peers to inform the project development and outcomes while ensuring a strong student-informed design. Meaningful involvement in campus sustainability, electrification, and decarbonization initiatives, with the potential to inform real-world planning and decision-making. Access to interdisciplinary research networks across Concordia, including but not limited to sustainability, climate, policy, visual arts and media, engineering, and social science communities. Opportunities to share research outcomes through reports, presentations, knowledge-sharing activities, and— where appropriate—academic or policy-oriented outputs. How to apply lease send the following documents in a single PDF file to damon.matthews@concordia.ca: Letter of intent aligned with the project and the structure of the graduate position as described here. (Please explain why you are a good fit for the position and how you would like to see this role develop) Academic CV Transcripts Names and contact information of 3 referees Publications if any Any other documents that might benefit your file Subject of the email: Indigenous Directions_Your Name