Technical /Research Support I - EPAV
Top Benefits
About the role
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The Department of Geography and Environment is a diverse academic department delivering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of the full-time faculty members are active researchers with external grant support from government, industry and/or private foundations. The research areas consist of 4 clusters: physical geography; environment, development and health geography; urban studies, and; Geographic Information Science (GIS). The department also houses the Cartography section that produces materials for individuals within the department, throughout Western and broader community.
Responsibilities
As a Technical/ Research Support 1, you will participate as a core team member in the CIHR-Funded “E-Prevention and Vaping (EPAV): Mobilizing youth-generated evidence to co-produce a digital e-cigarette intervention” research study under the direction of Principal Investigators Dr Stephanie Coen (UWO), Dr Laura Struik, (UBCO) and Dr Gina Martin (UAthabasca) and Co-Investigator/Research Scientist Dr Kendra Nelson Ferguson (UWO). The purpose of this study is to move evidence into action so that vaping prevention efforts resonate with youth and are derived from, and embedded within, youth cultures and socio-environmental contexts.
WORK PERFORMED
Assists the research team with the EPAV research project:
- Generating content (co-developing recruitment material, data collection tools, etc.).
- Co-leading in-person and online data collection (e.g., workshop sessions, focus groups, interviews).
- Developing youth-friendly knowledge translation pieces for research evidence.
- Engagement in meetings and the “Prevention & Policy Summit”.
- Performing other related duties as required (i.e., activity plans, outcomes, desired outputs, etc.).
WORK LOCATION
This role will require both in-person and online engagement.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate Degree in a related field
- Minimum of 4 years experience
- Completion of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE) certificate.
- Previous member of the HEAL Youth Advisory Council (HEALYAC).
- Prior involvement with the Teens Talk Vaping project.
KEY SKILLS
- Effective oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, to multi-task and to meet deadlines.
- Effective time management skills, commitment, and reliability.
- Competent at maintaining research participant confidentiality, working with confidential data, and following data security protocols.
- Commitment to equity-centered approaches to health.
- Ability to work from a non-judgmental and empathetic perspective when interacting with others with diverse lived experiences.
- Skilled in qualitative research methods.
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Background Checks
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.
Technical /Research Support I - EPAV
Top Benefits
About the role
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The Department of Geography and Environment is a diverse academic department delivering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of the full-time faculty members are active researchers with external grant support from government, industry and/or private foundations. The research areas consist of 4 clusters: physical geography; environment, development and health geography; urban studies, and; Geographic Information Science (GIS). The department also houses the Cartography section that produces materials for individuals within the department, throughout Western and broader community.
Responsibilities
As a Technical/ Research Support 1, you will participate as a core team member in the CIHR-Funded “E-Prevention and Vaping (EPAV): Mobilizing youth-generated evidence to co-produce a digital e-cigarette intervention” research study under the direction of Principal Investigators Dr Stephanie Coen (UWO), Dr Laura Struik, (UBCO) and Dr Gina Martin (UAthabasca) and Co-Investigator/Research Scientist Dr Kendra Nelson Ferguson (UWO). The purpose of this study is to move evidence into action so that vaping prevention efforts resonate with youth and are derived from, and embedded within, youth cultures and socio-environmental contexts.
WORK PERFORMED
Assists the research team with the EPAV research project:
- Generating content (co-developing recruitment material, data collection tools, etc.).
- Co-leading in-person and online data collection (e.g., workshop sessions, focus groups, interviews).
- Developing youth-friendly knowledge translation pieces for research evidence.
- Engagement in meetings and the “Prevention & Policy Summit”.
- Performing other related duties as required (i.e., activity plans, outcomes, desired outputs, etc.).
WORK LOCATION
This role will require both in-person and online engagement.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate Degree in a related field
- Minimum of 4 years experience
- Completion of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE) certificate.
- Previous member of the HEAL Youth Advisory Council (HEALYAC).
- Prior involvement with the Teens Talk Vaping project.
KEY SKILLS
- Effective oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, to multi-task and to meet deadlines.
- Effective time management skills, commitment, and reliability.
- Competent at maintaining research participant confidentiality, working with confidential data, and following data security protocols.
- Commitment to equity-centered approaches to health.
- Ability to work from a non-judgmental and empathetic perspective when interacting with others with diverse lived experiences.
- Skilled in qualitative research methods.
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Background Checks
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.