Student Opportunity FW24-25 – Maternal Health and Climate Change RAY Student

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Published on July 16, 2024

Job ID: 69866

Job Title: Maternal Health and Climate Change RAY Student

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 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: 5 hours per week

Start date: September 3, 2024

End date: April 25, 2025

Job description

Under the supervision of Professor Samuel the Maternal Health and Climate Change RAY Student will (for up to 5 hours per week):

• Support the “Maternal Health and Climate Change in Guatemala” project
• Design appropriate tools and communication outputs for this climate change and health research project
• Attend and actively participate in global health events relevant to the research project, as identified by supervisor and RAY student.
• Provide knowledge mobilization, administrative and logistical support the the research project

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

• Gathering data from international government agencies and research organizations;
• Compiling and cleaning qualitative data in Excel, Word, and MAXQDA software;
• Creating and maintaining a structured and annotated bibliographic review of existing literature organizing resources, projects, and individuals;
• Managing sources using reference management software.
• Participate in literature reviews and participate in the writing and editing of manuscripts summarizing research.

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

• Critical thinking
• Conducting literature review; Creating annotated bibliography; Tabulating data;
• Preparing presentations and written outputs of research; Editing and formatting drafts; Correspondence with partners and workshop invitees;
• Professional communication, including international and cross-cultural professional interaction and communication

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

• Methodological training on data analysis
• Subject matter training on global health with a focus on maternal health, climate change
• Regular status meeting with your supervising full-time faculty

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 in global health.
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews.
• Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methods.
• Demonstrated excellent analytic skills for understanding, sorting, and categorizing complex information.
• Strong social science research skills.
• Demonstrated note-taking, journal-keeping, and filing skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills: professional written and interactive correspondence, public speaking and presentation.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database, spreadsheets, forms, and slides; faculty with Office 365 Apps). WordPress editing skills are an asset. Social media communication skills are an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including international and cross-cultural communication. Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) a strong asset.

Application materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript

If you have any questions, please email Jeannie Samuel.

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