RAY Archives - Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research /dighr/category/ray/ Effectiveness, equity, and excellent in global health. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:47 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 Student Opportunity W27 - Wellness Impact Lab Assistant 1 /dighr/student-opportunity-w27-wellness-impact-lab-assistant-1/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:43:12 +0000 /dighr/?p=17007 Job ID: 10089 Job Title: Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) Assistant 1 Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through this form. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see eligibility criteria (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application). Hourly wage: $19 per […]

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Job ID: 10089

Job Title: Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) Assistant 1

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 6 hours per week

Start date: January 4, 2027

End date: April 30, 2027


Position Overview

The Wellness Impact Lab (WIL), led by Dr. Harvey Skinner (Senior Fellow) and Susan Harris (Community Fellow), promotes personal well-being and collective action to address climate change. We seek a motivated undergraduate student to coordinate WIL initiatives, including Climate Caf茅s and collaborations with The Nest, and The Climate Collective (TCC), while contributing to research, knowledge mobilization and Lab development.

Eligibility: 91亚色 undergraduate students enrolled in Year 2 or Year 3.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Program Coordination: Plan, implement and evaluate initiatives in collaboration with students, faculty, and community partners.
  2. Research & Evaluation: Analyze survey data and qualitative findings, evaluate programs, and prepare reports.
  3. Knowledge Synthesis: Contribute to research reviews on climate change, well-being, and community engagement.
  4. Knowledge Mobilization: Co-develop engaging social media content, conference presentations, posters and manuscripts.
  5. Lab Development: Help create new projects and opportunities to expand WIL鈥檚 impact.

Qualifications

  1. Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and project management skills.
  2. Research Experience with program planning, evaluation, and qualitative or quantitative studies.
  3. Writing, communication, and presentation skills.
  4. Strong interest in climate change, personal well-being, and planetary health.

Why Join WIL

  1. Gain hands-on research and program evaluation experience.
  2. Develop leadership, project management, and communication skills.
  3. Build your academic portfolio and career prospects and receive a formal reference letter upon request.
  4. Learn personal wellness practices.
  5. Contribute to meaningful community impact.

Application materials

  • Letter describing your interest and qualifications for this position.
  • Updated Resume/CV.
  • Transcript (unofficial) of grades.
  • Example of your writing (e.g. research presentation/paper) and social media post

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

If you have any questions, please email Harvey Skinner.

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Student Opportunity FW26/27 - Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab RAY /dighr/student-opportunity-fw26-27-humanitarian-water-engineering-lab-ray/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:44:15 +0000 /dighr/?p=16556 Job ID: 10240 Job Title: Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab RAY Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the Experience 91亚色 portal through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the […]

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Job ID: 10240

Job Title: Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab RAY

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 6 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027


Job description

Under the supervision of Prof. Mary Wiktorowicz and Dr. Syed Imran Ali, the Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab RAY (for up to 6 hours per week) will support the delivery of the Humanitarian Water Engineering (HWE) intensive training, an online professional development course aimed at upskilling humanitarian response professionals that translates HWE research into training content for professionals.

  • Support literature review activities for the development of a new Humanitarian Sanitation Engineering (HSanE) intensive course, a sister course to the existing HWE training.
  • Support development of training materials for HSanE course.
  • Support research activities of the Humanitarian Water Engineering Lab including on the Safe Water Optimization Tool (SWOT) project, Chemical Water Quality and Severe Acute Malnutrition (CWQ+SAM) project, and others, including new collaboration development with international partners in Uganda, Yemen, Madagascar, Tanzania, Gaza, and other project sites. This will include supporting the write-up of manuscripts, knowledge products, and funding proposals.
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
  • Gathering data from international government agencies and research organizations;
  • 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, training materials, and other knowledge products.
  • Development and management of international research partnerships
  • Grant-writing and management activities

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate 91亚色 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. 91亚色 is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in global health.
  • Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with delivering training content and knowledge translation and mobilization activities.
  • Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews.
  • Demonstrated excellent analytic skills for understanding, sorting, and categorizing complex information.
  • 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 an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

If you have any questions, please email Syed Imran Ali.

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Student Opportunity FW26/27 - BioCAM4 Research & Project Coordination Assistant /dighr/student-opportunity-fw26-27-biocam4-research-project-coordination-assistant/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:37:43 +0000 /dighr/?p=16359 Job ID: 10238 Job Title: BioCAM4 Research & Project Coordination Assistant Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the Experience 91亚色 portal through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in […]

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Job ID: 10238

Job Title: BioCAM4 Research & Project Coordination Assistant

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 6 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027


Job description

Under the supervision of Idil Boran, the Undergraduate Research & Project Coordination Assistant (for up to 6 hours per week) will support the administrative, research, and coordination functions of the BioCAM4 project. BioCAM4 is a multi-year, international research project focused on climate action, biodiversity, and environmental governance. The project places strong emphasis on professional research practices, structured coordination, and team-based learning within an institutional setting. This role is designed for an undergraduate student seeking hands-on experience in project coordination, research administration, and collaborative research environments.The role focuses on operational reliability, documentation, and coordination, supporting project leadership and contributing to the smooth functioning of a complex, multi-partner research initiative. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and student research team, and will participate fully in the project鈥檚 structured governance and coordination practices.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
  • Assist with the coordination of project activities, events, and research outputs, providing administrative, logistical, and technical support
  • Attend and actively participate in BioCAM4 project meetings, events, and activities
  • Provide administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director and Principal Investigator, and Project Manager
  • Support partnership coordination and correspondence with BioCAM4 consortium partners as needed
  • Support the transdisciplinary research activities of the BioCAM4 consortium
  • Assist with communication and dissemination activities, as required
  • Support the writing and editing of blogs, briefs, and internal project documents, as needed
  • Track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables, and report progress to the team
  • Present progress updates and completed outputs to the project team and leadership when appropriate

Research & Administrative Activities

The Assistant will be engaged in:

  • Gathering and organizing data from:
    • multilateral environmental agreements
    • international and domestic policy documents
    • interdisciplinary research literature
    • research organizations and project partners
    • media sources (as required)
  • Compiling, cleaning, and organizing quantitative and qualitative data using Excel, Word, and related tools
  • Creating and maintaining structured and annotated bibliographies
  • Managing sources using management software
  • Supporting literature reviews and assisting with the drafting and editing of research summaries and manuscripts
  • Researching and implementing best practices in research and data management
  • Supporting updates and maintenance of the project鈥檚 ethics protocol and documentation

Qualifications

Required

  • Current undergraduate student at 91亚色 (students from diverse programs encouraged)
  • Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work reliably within a structured, team-based environment
  • Demonstrated willingness to:
  • follow shared systems and processes
  • meet regular deadlines
  • communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully

Assets

  • Experience with Office 365 applications, including shared documents and spreadsheets
  • Comfort with structured filing systems and documentation practices
  • Familiarity with research methods (qualitative, quantitative, or integrative)
  • Interest in environmental governance, planetary health, global health, or global governance
  • Experience working in research teams or project-based environments
  • Strong analytical skills for organizing and categorizing complex information
  • Experience with WordPress or social media platforms (asset, not required)

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Names of two references

If you have any questions, please email Idil Boran.

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Student Opportunity FW26/27 - HEATSCAPE & Y-MIND RAY Student /dighr/student-opportunity-fw26-27-heatscape-y-mind-ray-student/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:41:09 +0000 /dighr/?p=16277 Job ID: 10234 Job Title: HEATSCAPE & Y-MIND RAY Student Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽Experience 91亚色 portal聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the […]

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Job ID: 10234

Job Title: HEATSCAPE & Y-MIND RAY Student

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see聽聽(e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 11 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027


Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Weobong, the HEATSCAPE-Africa and YMIND RAY student (for up to 11 hours per week) will:

  • Support the 鈥淗EATSCAPE-Africa" research and protocol development activities for the longitudinal cohort study.
  • Support the Y-MIND Africa project with coordinating project management activities
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

HEATSCAPE-Africa

  • Conduct literature reviews on wearable technologies used to measure heat exposure, sleep, physical activity, and physiological responses.
  • Review the application of wearable technologies in climate-health and mental health research.
  • Identify and assess wearable device manufacturers and available technologies relevant to the project.
  • Review validation studies to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and feasibility of wearable devices.
  • Examine ethical, privacy, and data governance considerations related to wearable data collection.
  • Maintain and update a database of relevant literature, technical reports, and resources.
  • Synthesize evidence on best practices for wearable deployment, participant adherence, and data quality assurance.
  • Support the development of wearable data collection protocols and standard operating procedures.
  • Explore approaches for integrating wearable, environmental, and health datasets.
  • Identify knowledge gaps and emerging research priorities in wearable-based climate and mental health research.

Y-MIND

  • Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and organizing project meetings and consortium activities.
  • Maintain organized project files, document repositories, and shared resources.
  • Support the preparation of meeting agendas, slide decks, briefing notes, and workshop materials.
  • Draft notes, minutes, and summaries from selected consortium meetings under the guidance of the PI.
  • Track and monitor action items arising from project meetings and follow up on outstanding tasks.
  • Support communication and coordination among project partners and consortium members.
  • Assist with maintaining records of project decisions, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Provide administrative support for workshops, stakeholder engagements, and project events.
  • Help ensure timely circulation of meeting materials and relevant project documents.
  • Undertake other administrative and coordination tasks as required to support effective project management and consortium operations.

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate 91亚色 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. 91亚色 is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in global mental health.
  • Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews.
  • 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, minute-taking, 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).
  • 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.

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

If you have any questions, please email Benedict Weobong.

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Student Opportunity FW26/27 - Advancing Equitable Global Health Research Partnerships /dighr/student-opportunity-fw26-27-advancing-equitable-global-health-research-partnerships/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:32 +0000 /dighr/?p=16279 Job ID: 10236 Job Title: Advancing Equitable Global Health Research Partnerships Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽Experience 91亚色 portal聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in […]

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Job ID: 10236

Job Title: Advancing Equitable Global Health Research Partnerships

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see聽聽(e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $22 per hour

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: December 18, 2026


Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Penney, the Advancing Equitable Global Health Research Partnerships (for up to 15 hours per week will support a research project focused on advancing equitable global health research partnerships through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a Global Health Research and Community of Practice meeting. The meeting will bring together researchers and institutional leaders to share experiences and identify strategies for strengthening equity, accountability, and collaboration in global health research.

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

The student will assist with preparing background documents, evidence summaries, and participant materials; supporting participant engagement and communications; and assisting with meeting logistics and administration. Following the meeting, the student will contribute to synthesizing meeting discussions, organizing project documentation, and preparing reports, briefing notes, and knowledge mobilization products.

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate student in Global Health or a related program with an interest in Global Health.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
  • Experience with literature searching, academic writing, or event planning is an asset.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript copy

If you have any questions, please email Tarra Penney.

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Student Opportunity FW26/27 - AMR PA Research Assistant /dighr/student-opportunity-fw26-27-amr-pa-research-assistant/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:12 +0000 /dighr/?p=16275 Job ID: 10094 Job Title: AMR PA Research Assistant Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽Experience 91亚色 portal聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research […]

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Job ID: 10094

Job Title: AMR PA Research Assistant

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see聽聽(e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027


Job description

Under the supervision of Professor Mathieu Poirier, the AMR Policy Accelerator (AMRPA) Research Assistant (for up to 10 hours per week) will work closely with research project leads to contribute to various aspects of active research projects at AMRPA.

The AMR Policy Accelerator is a knowledge-to-policy initiative of the Global Strategy Lab that advances evidence-informed antimicrobial resistance (AMR) policymaking. We conduct activities under three interconnected streams of work:

  1. Developing and disseminating Policy Translation tools, and supporting countries to strengthen their AMR policymaking initiatives.
  2. Work with leading experts in the field to generate actionable Policy Research.
  3. Support policy development and research around the world through a suite of Capacity Strengthening programs.
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
  • Support the planning, coordination, and execution of research activities as part of the research and policy programs at the AMR Policy Accelerator applying appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative research methods (e.g. systematic and scoping reviews, desk reviews, comparative case studies, and statistical analysis).
  • Collaborate on or support the development of research funding proposals and project proposals.
  • Support the development of high quality, well written scientific manuscripts, policy reports, and data visualizations.
  • Collaborate on or support knowledge translation activities such as report writing, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Assist with coordinating knowledge translation events, including research seminars, expert workshops, and policy dialogues.
  • Actively contribute and participate in a dynamic and highly productive team environment.
  • Communicate effectively with other team members and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate student at 91亚色. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged to apply, with basic knowledge of global health issues a requirement
  • Demonstrated interest in global health research
  • Demonstrated computer skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn and take initiative.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

If you have any questions, please email Mathieu Poirier.

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Student Opportunity FW26/27 - Global Legal Epidemiology Research Assistant 2 /dighr/student-opportunity-fw26-27-global-legal-epidemiology-research-assistant-2/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:39:57 +0000 /dighr/?p=16281 Job ID: 10237 Job Title: Global Legal Epidemiology Research Assistant 2 Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽Experience 91亚色 portal聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in […]

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Job ID: 10237

Job Title: Global Legal Epidemiology Research Assistant 2

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see聽聽(e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027


Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Adrian Viens, the Global Legal Epidemiology Research Assistant 2 (for up to 10 hours per week) will:

  • Support ongoing work on a global legal epidemiology study evaluating the gendered effects of global tobacco control interventions.
  • Support grant applications, administrative duties, and knowledge translation activities related to global legal epidemiology.
  • Attend and actively participate in Global Strategy Lab meetings and seminars.
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
  • Searching for academic literature, and extracting and synthesizing information to support manuscript development
  • Updating structured and annotated bibliographic reviews of existing literature
  • Supporting statistical analyses using quasi-experimental designs (i.e., time series analyses)
  • Managing sources using Zotero reference management software
  • Supporting the presentation of findings to internal and external audiences

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate 91亚色 student (we encourage applicants from diverse programs of study)
  • Demonstrated interest in global health and tobacco control
  • Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with data collection and literature review
  • Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
  • Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence
  • 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
  • Ability to read and/or write in other languages would be considered an asset

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

If you have any questions, please email Adrien Viens.

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Student Opportunity FW26/27 - Global Health Special Projects RAY Student 1 /dighr/student-opportunity-fw26-27-global-health-special-projects-ray-student-1/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:39:37 +0000 /dighr/?p=16284 Job ID: 10213 Job Title: Global Health Special Projects RAY Student 1 Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽Experience 91亚色 portal聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate […]

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Job ID: 10213

Job Title: Global Health Special Projects RAY Student 1

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the聽聽through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see聽聽(e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).


Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 6 hours per week

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: April 30, 2027


Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Wiktorowicz, the Global Health Special Projects Research Assistant (for up to 6 hours per week) will: 

  • Solicit, curate, and edit content and images for the DI website
  • Design attractive online and print layouts
  • Organize inventory and database
  • Conduct interviews and collect data
  • Attend and actively participate in a weekly transdisciplinary seminar series including writing up content and other knowledge dissemination notes.
  • Support (graduate) researchers and complete other duties as assigned
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
  • Writing and editing copy
  • Gathering data from Institute researchers and staff
  • Designing infographics
  • Sourcing images and photographing researchers
  • Researching print and online publication options
  • Design and layout
  • Attending and participating in meetings
  • Keeping clear records of publication processes and decisions

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate 91亚色 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. 91亚色 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 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 an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Writing sample

If you have any questions, please email Mary Wiktorowicz.

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Student Opportunity SU26 - TB Initiative Research Assistant /dighr/student-opportunity-su26-tb-initiative-research-assistant/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0000 /dighr/?p=15886 Job ID: 135750 Job Title: TB Initiative Research Assistant Application Deadline: Monday, April 27 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Survey Monkey. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see聽eligibility criteria. Hourly wage: $19-22 per hour, based on experience Hours per week: 6-10 hours […]

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Job ID: 135750

Job Title: TB Initiative Research Assistant

Application Deadline: Monday, April 27 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the . Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see聽.


Hourly wage: $19-22 per hour, based on experience

Hours per week: 6-10 hours per week

Start date: May 30, 2026

End date: August 30, 2026


Job description

To support a global tuberculosis research network (Social Science and Health Innovations For TB or ), housed at the Dahdaleh Institute, under the supervision of Dr Daftary. The student will be engaged in management,  content curation and design, social media, and professional communication. The student will develop skills related to literature review and content synthesis, professional writing, communication and coordination with interdisciplinary global health researchers working outside of Canada, including opportunities to develop research-related media outputs, and become a core member of Dr Daftary鈥檚 research team. Students who show initiative, a strong work ethic, and capacity for collaboration may be invited to work for subsequent terms.

Minimum criteria

  • Full time student in the BA/BSc Global Health program at 91亚色
  • Entering 3rd year in Fall 2026 and/or finished minimum 3 of the core GH 2000-level courses
  • Average of A- or higher in Global Health courses taken to date 
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English (essay construction, proofreading, spell/grammar check, professional email communication)
  • Strong social media skills (LinkedIn, at minimum)
  • Experience building or managing websites (WordPress, ideally)
  • Experience building or managing email management systems (Mailchimp, ideally) 
  • Some experience conducting scientific database searches (PubMed or Medline OVID, ideally)
  • Some experience engaging with international communities (research or general community), even if only on a casual or personal level

Additional criteria

  • Works independently and resourcefully once tasks are assigned
  • Communicates and coordinates with a team when collaboration is required
  • Attends weekly meeting/s (1-2h/week) at an agreed upon time
  • Responds to emails etc within 48h (M-F)
  • Adheres to agreed-upon deadlines, diarizing where needed
  • Is proactive and highly organized, identifies milestones required and self-manages time to achieve those milestones

Interested students who meet the minimum criteria (and ideally, the additional criteria) are invited to complete a screening survey by Apri 27, 11:59 pm: . Successful students will be invited to submit their CV by May 4 with the opportunity to ask questions. Other students will not be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest and all the best.

* Students should not email the professor (e.g., to share their CV, ask for a clarification on a survey question, or learn about the survey result) unless the professor first emails them. *

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Student Opportunity SU26 - Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant /dighr/student-opportunity-su26-global-strategy-lab-research-dissemination-and-design-research-assistant/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:06:57 +0000 /dighr/?p=15596 Job ID: 135739 Job Title: Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the Experience 91亚色 portal through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible […]

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Job ID: 135739

Job Title: Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport 91亚色 and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91亚色 (RAY) program, see .


Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: August 31, 2026


Job description

Under the supervision of Professor Adrian Viens, the Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant (for up to 10 hours per week) will work closely with the Communications and Research teams to support knowledge mobilization planning and execution.

The Global Strategy Lab (GSL) is a world class research unit with a long track record of bridging the gap between research and global health action. Our team advises the world鈥檚 governments and organizations like the World Health Organization on how to design laws, policies and institutions that address transnational health threats and make the world a healthier place for everyone. Our work focuses on three areas of research: global legal epidemiology, public health institutions, and global antimicrobial resistance.

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

  • Research and analyze knowledge translation options to best share research findings with research;
  • Peer review articles and comment on research in progress;
  • Be an integral member of a cross-functional team developing knowledge translation plans on new research in the areas of public health institutions, global legal epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance governance;
  • Work closely with researchers and the communications team to create knowledge translation products that make new research accessible to policy and public audiences.

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

  • Critical thinking
  • Academic and policy writing skills
  • Reference management

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

  • Methodological training on various communication tools for academic and policy audiences
  • Subject matter training on various global health topics
  • Regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty and staff

Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate 91亚色 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. 91亚色 is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
  • Demonstrated interest research communications
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated computer skills
  • Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn and take initiative.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

If you have any questions, please email Adrian Viens.

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