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Published on March 3, 2025

Job ID: 77366
Job Title: Global Strategy Lab 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 Professor Steven Hoffman and Professor Mathieu Poirier, the Global Strategy Lab 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 Global Strategy Lab (GSL) is a world class research unit with a long track record of bridging the gap between research and global health action. Our team advises the world’s governments and organizations like the World Health Organization on how to design laws, policies and institutions that address transnational health threats and make the world a healthier place for everyone. Our work focuses on three areas of research: global legal epidemiology, public health institutions, and global antimicrobial resistance.
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
- Be an integral member of a cross-functional team developing knowledge translation plans on new research;
- Work closely with researchers and the global strategy lab communications team to create knowledge translation products that make new research accessible to policy and public audiences;
- Develop a slide deck on knowledge translation strategies that will be presented at the Monthly Knowledge Exchange team meeting.
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
- Transcript
If you have any questions, please email Steven Hoffman
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Active |
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