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Published on July 14, 2026

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  through Passport 91ÑÇÉ« and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91ÑÇÉ« (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 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 91ÑÇÉ« 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. 91ÑÇÉ« 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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