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 rightsholders.
Key Responsibilities: 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
Requirements: 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 cooperative analysis skills to UBC’s project on the future of forest stewardship.

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📌 Forest Stewardship Research Associate (British Columbia)
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