Student Opportunity SU25 - AMR Policy Accelerator Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant

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Published on March 3, 2025

Job ID: 77369

Job Title: AMR Policy Accelerator Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the Experience York portal through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see eligibility criteria.

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: May 1, 2025

End date: August 29, 2025

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Poirier, the AMR Policy Accelerator Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant (for up to 10 hours per week) will work closely with the Communications and Research teams to support knowledge mobilization planning and execution.

The AMR Policy Accelerator (AMRPA) is an initiative of the Global Strategy Lab, tasked with accelerating global action against AMR through research and policy innovation. We undertake three programs of work: (1) providing Advisory Services to governments, international organizations, and civil society in response to requests for evidence on AMR policy, implementation, and evaluation; (2) work with leading experts in the field to generate actionable Policy Research; and (3) support policy development and research around the world through a suite of Capacity Building programs.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Research and analyze knowledge translation options to best share research findings with research;
• Peer review articles and comment on research in progress;
• Be an integral member of a cross-functional team developing knowledge translation plans on new research in the areas of public health institutions, global legal epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance governance;
• Work closely with researchers and the communications team to create knowledge translation products that make new research accessible to policy and public audiences.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate York student. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged. The Dahdaleh Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated interest research communications
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Mathieu Poirier

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