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Published on March 27, 2024
Job ID: 67124
Job Title: Experiential Learning in Global Health - Research Assistant 1
Application Deadline: Saturday, June 1, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m. ET
To apply, please submit your application to this form: https://airtable.com/app056pBy3C9IrZE1/shrSpRa1sQnW3DUYV
Hourly wage: $19 per hour
Hours per week: 11 hours per week
Start date: June 3, 2024
End date: August 30, 2024
Job description
Under the supervision of Dr. A.M. Viens, the Experiential Learning in Global Health - Research Assistant 1 (for up to 11 hours per week) will support pedagogical research and program development of simulation-based experiential learning initiatives (World Health Assembly Simulations) and materials for global health, especially around global heath governance.
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
- Conducting research materials search, compilation, and synthesis
- Creating and managing database of relevant research and educational materials
- Draft summary documents outlining key research findings and project design elements
- Support the design and implementation of global health simulations
- Support simulation learning objectives/outcomes
- Support the development of a simulation-based experiential learning faculty toolkit
- Support the development of a simulation facilitator training manual
- Participation in regular project team meetings
- Assist in the promotion of the simulations to fellow students using various outlets
- Brainstorm engaging marketing tools of the simulations on the School’s website
- Providing administrative support as required
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate York student.
- Demonstrated interest in issues of global health
- Demonstrated research skills and experience (e.g., conducting literature reviews)
- Excellent communication skills (e.g., professional email/phone correspondence, presentation proficiency)
- Excellent computer skills (word processing, email, spreadsheets, social media)
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn and take on initiative
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and other team members
Application materials
- Cover letter
- Resume
If you have any questions, please email A.M. Viens
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Concluded |
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