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Department of Earth, Energy and Environment in the Faculty of Science invites applications for 3 Summer Student - Research - EEE positions. This Full time Fixed Term position is for approximately four months (based on the length of grant funding) with the possibility of extension. The role is for undergraduate students in earth science, geoscience, or environmental science who are interested in a summer 2026 position to assist in water sampling for eDNA, chemicals, phosphorous, and other compounds. Test any changes in water from Indigenous science and knowledge. This work will involve week long trips to field sites, working in cold and hot weather, and lifting and carrying relatively heavy or difficult objects. Reports to Dr. Myrle Ballard, Associate Professor / Canada Research Chair.

Responsibilities

- Able to meet deadlines.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Network with Indigenous peoples and communities.
- Water sampling for eDNA, chemicals, phosphorous, and other compounds.
- Test any changes in water from Indigenous science and knowledge.
- Understanding of surface groundwater interactions and flood impacted systems.
- Soil and prairie wetland sampling (including QA/QC).
- Prairie wetland sampling and QA/QC.
- Data collection and analysis.
- Spatial data collection, handling and mapping.

Qualifications
- Education: PhD student, MSc/MA student, undergraduate (Science or other).
- Minimum two years of experience in soil related field work - planning, sampling, Indigenous methodologies, interpreting observations.
- A valid government issued driver's licence and ability to travel long distances for field work in Alberta,



Saskatchewan and Manitoba; field work trips last 4-10 days with a small team in remote areas with limited services.
- Readiness to follow specific protocols of various First Nations communities and an eagerness to work with a dynamic and interdisciplinary team.
- Comfortable being on camera is an asset for storytelling purposes.
- Understanding of Indigenous culture and practices.
- Effective communication with Elders and Knowledge keepers.
- Attention to detail.
- First aid, OCAP, and boating certificates are highly valued.

Application Deadline

April 23, 2026.

Employment Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have historically been encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and support their academic and qualified success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups - women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities - to apply. We offer accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity, equity, inclusion at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments. Requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture.

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📌 Summer Students - Research - EEE, Faculty of Science (Calgary)
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