Student Opportunity SU24 – Humanitarian Sector Water Safety Assurance Best Practices Research Assistant

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Published on March 27, 2024

Job ID: 67101

Job Title: Humanitarian Sector Water Safety Assurance Best Practices Research Assistant

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 co-supervision of Professor Mary Wiktorowicz and Dr. Syed Imran Ali, the Humanitarian Sector Water Safety Assurance Best Practices Research Assistant (for up to 11 hours per week) will:

• Support the Safe Water Optimization Tool (SWOT) project
• Support SWOT team members in the development of best practices and standard operating procedures on water quality monitoring and water safety assurance in the humanitarian sector
• Conduct a literature review on this topic to support the development of SOPs and best practices
• Support the SWOT team in convening a WASH sector expert working group on water safety assurance best practices in humanitarian response

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Performing a literature search and bibliographical compilation
• Supporting The organization and coordination of an Expert working group
• Assisting with planning and carrying out an Expert panel meetings
• Key informant interviews
• Assisting with The Development of knowledge synthesis and Translation documents

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate York student in engineering, health, or science disciplines
• Demonstrated interest in global health and humanitarianism
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
• Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking and presentation proficiency
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews
• 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

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcript
• Writing Sample

If you have any questions, please email Syed Imran Ali

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