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Published on March 27, 2024

Job ID: 67110

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

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Eligibility criteria.

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Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: April 29, 2024

End date: August 30, 2024

Job description

Under the supervision of Professor Steven Hoffman and Dr. Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, 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 audiences;
• 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

We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Global Strategy Lab welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, please email careers@globalstrategylab.org

If you have any questions, please email Steven Hoffman

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