The CDAI is hiring

July 19, 2019 CDSN RCDS

One of our network partners, the CDA Institute is hiring for two positions:

1) Research Communications Coordinator

The position is a part-time, out-of-office contract. Depending on performance and availability of resources, the contract may be amended to a full-time, on-site permanent position.

Primary Responsibilities

Design infographics for communicating the most up-to-date defence and security research to the greater public in cooperation with affiliated researchers and the executive director.
Design and carry out online strategies for communicating the most up-to-date defence and security research to the greater public in cooperation with affiliated researchers and the executive director.
Develop social media and web content & coordinate with Operations Coordinator for publishing.

Secondary Responsiblities

Coordinate affiliated researchers (fellows and research clusters) in cooperation with the CDA Institute Associate Editors.
Facilitate peer-review processes in cooperation with the CDA Institute Associate Editors.
Write occasional press releases & media advisories in cooperation with the Executive Director.

Required Skills

Excellent English language writing skills
Experience with and access to design software (i.e. Adobe Create Suite or other) – a portfolio may be asked.
University education in a pertinent field: fine arts, design, communications, political science, economics, security studies, international relations, sociology, etc.
Demonstration of a multifaceted skill set: i.e. candidates with a fine arts and design background will be asked to demonstrate their interest and knowledge world politics / candidates with arts and science background will be tested on their design and communications skills

Additional Assets

Excellent French language skills
Creativity, direction, ambition, and the ability to deliver with little supervision

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please submit a short letter of intent and a copy of your CV to hr@cdainstitute.ca no later than August 15, 2019.

2) Research Assistant in Defence Economics & Procurement.

The position is a part-time, out-of-office contract. Depending on performance and availability of resources, the contract may be amended to a full-time, on-site permanent “Researcher” position.