The application deadline is Sunday, January 5, 2020 (at 11:59pm PDT).
The Junior Research Scholar will work at the Foundation’s Vancouver office and will complete a program of research and other work related to the Foundation’s research. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
- Interest in learning about Canada-Asia Pacific subnational relations (twinning/sister cities, trade missions, business, Indigenous Canada – Asia relations, Asia strategies).
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (including strong Word and Excel skills);
- Demonstrated interest in economics, business, Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, and/or international relations;
- Good interpersonal skills and proven intercultural awareness;
- Familiarity with and knowledge of contemporary Indigenous Canada an asset;
- Experience working with Indigenous organizations, communities, and/or businesses an asset.
Junior Research Scholar Duties
The Junior Research Scholar will work under the mentorship of one or more of the Foundation’s program managers, and will engage in the following activities:
- Working with APF Canada’s research team to gather, sort, and analyze data related to Canada – Asia Pacific subnational relations (Indigenous Canada, twinning/sister cities, business engagement, trade missions, Asia strategies)
- Providing support to APF Canada’s tri-weekly Asia Watch newsletter;
- Providing additional research support as needed; and
- Assist with report writing.
Eligibility
Applicants should be eligible to work in Canada and have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree program within 24 months of the application deadline.
The Junior Research Scholar will be encouraged to work out of the Foundation’s head office in downtown Vancouver, Monday to Friday, during normal office hours for five days a week.
Amount of grant
The amount of the grant will be $21,000, and will be payable in four installments.
Start/End Dates
The recipient should be able to complete the scholarship for seven months between February and August 2020.
Application Procedures
You can apply for this position here.
Applications should include the following:
- Résumé detailing the applicant’s academic background, skills and professional experiences;
- One-page cover letter detailing the applicant’s research interests, career interests and goals, how they hope to benefit from the scholarship, and why they are interested in working in the thematic area specified in the call for applications;
- Copy of applicant’s university undergraduate and master’s degree (if applicable) transcript(s) (scanned or electronic copies are sufficient);
- An academic writing sample no more than 10 pages single spaced in English;
- Name, title and contact information (email and phone number) for two academic or professional references.
References will be contacted only if the applicant is short-listed for the scholarship.
Applications are accepted in English and French. The deadline to submit an application is Sunday, January 5, 2020 (at 11:59pm PDT). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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