Forest Stewardship Research Associate

Research regenerative forest stewardship at UBC Vancouver using policy analysis, interviews, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental governance.

The University of British Columbia’s Dempsey Lab is hiring a full-time Research Associate for a two-year term appointment. This position investigates barriers to transitioning from industrial forestry toward regenerative stewardship in British Columbia and Canada. Work includes political economic analysis, comparative research, interviews, focus groups, scenario testing, and engagement with stakeholders and rights holders.

• Examine interests, structures, and narratives shaping forest management
• Critically assess economic metrics informing forest policy decisions
• Coordinate collaborative research and project management activities
• Facilitate workshops with research participants and stakeholders
• Contribute to grant proposals and research outputs

• Ph.D. or equivalent completed by appointment date
• Research experience in forestry or natural resource management
• Knowledge of Indigenous governance or related environmental fields
• Experience preparing publications, reports, and grant applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Bring environmental research expertise and collaborative analysis skills to UBC’s project on the future of forest stewardship.