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Job ID: 16845

Full Time Research Assistant

Eligibility Requirements:

$16/per hour

30 hours/week

Start: May 11^th

End: August 28^th

Application Deadline: Sunday April 26^th @11:59pm

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Description

Under the supervision of Dr. James Orbinski, Director, the Humanitarian Engineering RAY student will:

• Carry out a scoping review (web search/survey) of existing educational, research, and training programs in the area of Humanitarian Engineering including definitions, program goals, curricula, research, accreditation, fees, and other relevant features.
• Develop a database of key organizations and potential informants working 
in the area of interest.
• Literature search and review on the concept of Humanitarian Engineering and produce an annotated bibliography.
• Develop a full and organized bibliographical compilation within a suitable reference document database, e.g., Mendeley.
• Prepare subjects for interviews and telephone surveys, and transcription of key informant interviews, to map out training needs and areas of interest with NGO/humanitarian agency personnel.
• Support PIs with clerical and administrative duties relating to the development of a short course.
• Production of knowledge products including briefings, slide decks, and reports.
• Any other assigned activities.

Specific research activities the student will be engaged in

• Create a structured and annotated bibliographic review of existing literature;
• Create a digital research archive of PDFs of identified papers;
• Create a series of draft PowerPoint presentations that capture the core conceptual content.

Type of research experience the student will receive:

• Critical thinking
• Conducting literature review
• Preparing presentations and written outputs of research

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

• Methodological training on data analysis
• Subject matter training on global health and humanitarianism
• Day-to-day supervision by DIGHR Research Fellow
• Regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty and Dahdaleh Institute Director, Dr. James Orbinski

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate 91ÑÇÉ« student (we encourage applicants from diverse programs of study)
• Demonstrated interest in global health
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
• Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking, and presentation proficiency
• 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

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