Design Research Assistant Systems Change

Posted 9 days ago

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Full Time

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Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Principal Investigator (PI).

SUMMARY

In this role, the assistant will work with Dr. Victor Martinez (PI) in the newly formed research group FutureXplorations, with the objective of helping communities untangle complex challenges, guiding them in the process of exploring the possible futures, and collaborating to design and implement actions to take them there. The activities among others are: to assist with ongoing outreach, documentation, and research projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake guided research
Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Contribute to the preparation of engagement materials, workshops and presentations
Communicate with faculty, peers, relevant internal and external partners
Close collaboration amongst other student researchers
Attend and participate in team meetings, training sessions and ongoing PD opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in a Wilson School of Design program
Cumulative GPA of 2.67 (B-)
TCPS2 Core certification
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe CS
Design research analysis skills
Excellent ability to develop content with WordPress
Comfortable working with community groups and public speaking

*Salary Information:

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $17.85

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