Dr. Jason Hawkins is recruiting 1-2 students to conduct transdisciplinary research related to methodological innovation in sustainable behaviour and systems analysis starting in 2025/2026 at the University of Calgary.
Full funding will be available through multiple sources, including opportunities for a research and/or teaching assistantship.
The student will be part of the Transportation and Ecological Choice by Households (TECH) Group within the Department of Civil Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering.
Position:
Graduate Student Positions – 2025/2026
Qualifications:
- At least a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in civil engineering, economics, geography, or a related quantitative field.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical writing experience.
- Background (or ability to learn) in advanced econometric methods, including choice modeling, statistics, or machine learning.
- Coding experience in R, Python, or a similar language
Additional Considerations:
While a technical degree is preferred, an interest in public policy, philosophy, and/or a general curiosity are significant assets for participation in the TECH Group.
Application Process
All interested applicants must fill out this form with the following information to be considered for a support letter. Please email Dr. Hawkins if you cannot access the form.
– Current CV
– A writing sample as a first author (e.g., journal article, report, thesis, etc.)
– Proposal (1-2 pages)
Contact / How to apply:
Jason Hawkins
Department of Civil Engineering
jfhawkin@ucalgary.ca