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Published on July 22, 2021

Job ID: 31380
Application Deadline: Friday, September 3, 2021 @11:59pm
Eligibility Criteria: sfs.yorku.ca/work-study-programs/how-to-apply-for-ray-positions
Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to careers.yorku.ca/online-system/ and search for the posting with the Job ID (listed above).
Hourly Wage: $16.25 per hour
Weekly Hours: 6.5 hours per week
Start Date: September 13, 2021
End Date: April 29, 2022
Job Description
Under the supervision of Dr. James Stinson and Dr. Mary Wiktorowicz, the Decolonizing Planetary Health RAY student will:
- Support the development of a decolonized planetary Health research agenda
- Support Dr. Stinson’s SSHRC funded research project “Planetary Health Partnership: Anishinaabe youth guardians, land-based learning, and the practice of living well with the world.”
- Attend and actively participate in a weekly transdisciplinary seminar series on planetary health and environmental research
- Any other duties as assigned
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
- Create a structured and annotated bibliographic review of existing literature;
- Create a digital research archive of PDFs of identified papers;
- Create a series of draft PowerPoint presentations that capture the core conceptual content.
- Mobilze research results for public audiences via social media
Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:
- Critical thinking
- Conducting literature review; Creating annotated bibliography; Tabulating data;
- Preparing presentations and written outputs of research; Editing and formatting drafts; Correspondence with partners and workshop invitees;
- Professional communication, including international and cross-cultural professional interaction and communication
- Knowledge mobilization for public audiences
Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:
- Methodological training on data analysis
- Subject matter training on Indigenous Peoples, environmentalism, and Global Health.
- Training in the use of reference management software
- Day-to-day supervision by DIGHR Postdoctoral Fellow
- Regular status meetings with your supervising Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. James Stinson
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate York student (we encourage applicants from diverse programs of study and Indigenous applicants are especially encouraged)
- Demonstrated interest in Indigenous Peoples, Environmentalism, and/or Global Health
- Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews
- Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
- Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking, and presentation proficiency
- Excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database management, spreadsheets)
- Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on initiative
- Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff
List of applications materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample
Themes | Planetary Health |
Status | Concluded |
Related Work |
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Updates |
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People |
Mary E. Wiktorowicz, Interim Director - Active
James Stinson, Postdoctoral Fellow, Planetary Health & Education - Active |
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