Student Opportunity FW24-25 – Task Analysis Research Assistant

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Published on July 16, 2024

Job ID: 69869

Job Title: Task Analysis Research Assistant

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: 15 hours per week

Start date: September 3, 2024

End date: April 25, 2025

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Shital Desai and Rupsha Matsuddi, the RAY student will support the “Task Analysis” project (for up to 15 hours per week):

This project will explore how observation video data can be analysed using task analysis methods. Students will work on research data collected for a project on task sequencing for people with dementia. The student will then apply the methodology to analyze the data using Observer XT and report the finding qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings will be used to identify a pattern or trend in the behaviour of People with Dementia and their physiological signals, to determine when they lose track of the activity.

The ideal applicant will be comfortable with an exploratory project that requires learning new material and overcoming unexpected obstacles.

The successful applicant will think outside the box and participate in the exploration rather than rely on instructions from the supervisor and the project team.

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

The successful candidate will work on the data analysis of qualitative eye-tracking data, and quantitative sensor data.

The student will work on:

• learn the Observer XT software,
• learn how to integrate sensor data into Observer.
• learn how to thematically analyse data.
• Code the data thematically.
• Identify correlations in the qualitative and quantitative information.
• Perform sequential analysis of the coded data.
• Document the findings in a report which will include, an introduction and literature review on the topic: task sequencing.

The students will also work with Dr. Desai in writing a manuscript for CHI conference and a journal publication.

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

• Critical thinking
• Qualitative and Quantitative analysis
• Preparing presentations and written outputs of research; Editing and formatting drafts;
• Professional communication skills

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

• Observe XT tool
• Task Analysis
• Thematic coding
• Data analysis

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 Design Research methods
• Demonstrated interest in designing technologies using Human Centred methods
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methods (quantitative and/or qualitative and/or integrative).
• Demonstrated excellent analytic skills for understanding, sorting, and categorizing complex information.
• Skills and resourcefulness in drawing mind-maps and tabulating information is an asset.
• 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; facility 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 ability to schedule meetings, communicate and update their work progress; regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty
• Demonstrated an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript

If you have any questions, please email Shital Desai.

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