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Published on March 27, 2024

Job ID: 67125

Job Title: Experiential Learning in Global Health - Research Assistant 2

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 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: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 11 hours per week

Start date: April 29, 2024

End date: August 30, 2024

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. A.M. Viens, the Experiential Learning in Global Health - Research Assistant 2 (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 member

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email A.M. Viens

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