Civic Laboratory for Environmental Action Research (CLEAR), Memorial University

CLEAR is seeking a Research Coordinator to lead the day-to-day coordination of a horizon scan on Indigenous approaches to contaminant monitoring. This project involves the design and administration of a survey as well as a systematic literature review, and is grounded in Indigenous, community-engaged, justice-oriented research practices.

This position is best suited to someone with demonstrated experience who can work independently, manage timelines, and contribute to a collaborative research environment. We are looking for a coordinator who shares CLEAR’s commitments to careful, ethical, and place-based research, and who brings both technical skill and strong judgment to their work.

Position details

  • Full-time (30–35 hours/week) until December 23, 2026 (timeline is firm; hours may be negotiated)
  • Location: Remote or in-person (St. John’s, NL)
  • Format: Contract or employment position (with flexibility to structure)
  • Salary: Determined through Memorial University HR based on experience (typically in the range of $30–36/hour, ~ $70,000/year for similar roles)
  • Flexible scheduling available

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and carry out day-to-day operations of the project
  • Design, implement, and manage an online survey
  • Lead a systematic literature review
  • Navigate and complete ethics review processes
  • Support data organization, analysis, and reporting in collaboration with the wider research team
  • Maintain clear communication across project partners

Required experience and skills

  • Demonstrated experience designing and conducting online surveys
  • Experience in completing research ethics applications and protocols
  • Strong background in systematic literature reviews
  • Familiarity with Indigenous methodologies in research contexts
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Eligibility to work in Canada

The Research Coordinator will work closely with Dr. Max Liboiron and the CLEAR lab team at Memorial University. The role focuses on coordination and implementation; research design and analysis will be shared across the project team. The person can become a full CLEAR lab member, if they choose. They can also choose to work as an external contractor.

CLEAR is committed to creating a working environment that is collaborative, respectful, and attentive to the conditions that make good research possible. We aim to structure this role so that it is feasible across a range of career paths and life circumstances.

To apply, please send the following to mliboiron@mun.ca by June 1:

  • A letter of introduction
  • A resume or CV
  • An example of previous research

This position is funded by the SSHRC grant, “IMPACT Plastics: Indigenous Metrics and Practices for Assessing Community-based Tracking of Plastics” #1018-2025-00080