The Centre aims to create opportunities for students to develop research and collaboration skills, support and learn from peers, and engage in Centre activities. We invite graduate and undergraduate students to:
- Engage in and contribute to Research Cluster work;
- Incubate their ideas, share their strategies, and provide support and feedback to colleagues;
- Apply for small research and engagement grants for projects that fall within Centre themes; and
- Present research at a Centre event or through the Centre’s website and social media.
If you are currently a student, complete our membership form, or contact us with questions. We would love to hear from you!
Graduate Student Research Assistant Opportunity
We are hiring a graduate research assistant at the Live Work Well Research Centre from early September 2024 to March 2025. Our work is centred on anticipating and responding to the changing needs of families, livelihoods, and living environments through research, teaching, and knowledge sharing.
Learn more about the Centre’s work by visiting our website.
Timeframe:
September 23, 2024, to March 14, 2025, with flexible hours up to 193 hours maximum in the Fall and 154 hours maximum in the Winter.
Description:
This position involves supporting the development and management of a multimedia platform in CampusPress for the “Reimagining Livelihoods” project. This project brings together multiple audiences, including community partners and leaders, academic and non-academic researchers, students and early career researchers, practitioners, and policy- and decision-makers. The multimedia platform will provide opportunities for ongoing engagement, contributions, and learning about livelihoods, and will serve as a resource for community leaders and decision-makers to support education, advocacy, and policy work. Presentations, insights, and other creative works shared through the multimedia platform will focus on engaging with results from community-engaged research on different forms of livelihoods, and how they shape the experiences of diverse people in Canada and around the world.
This GRA position will support the development and management of the multimedia platform, including:
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gathering stories and experiences to develop into content
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posting materials on and maintaining the CampusPress website
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initiating knowledge mobilization and communication plans to promote engagement and ensure sustainability of the platform.
The GRA will gain experience in knowledge mobilization, communications, and intersectional research. They will report to the Research and Knowledge Mobilization Manager, Lenore Latta, and the Project Director, Dr. Deborah Stienstra.
Responsibilities:
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Work collaboratively with the Advisory Committee, project team, and partners to co-create and post materials on a multimedia platform in CampusPress to share and engage with outcomes from the “Reimagining Livelihoods” forum in creative ways.
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Create a social media strategy to accompany and amplify the multimedia platform, and ensure the stories, and experiences of livelihoods, presentations, publications, and other creative products of the forum are shared widely with community leaders and decision-makers.
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Lead the piloting and launch of the multimedia platform, including gathering, synthesizing, and responding to feedback.
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Support learning and sharing among team members and partners, including civil society, non-government organizations, and academics.
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Undertake other relevant tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications:
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MA or PhD student
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Experience in knowledge mobilization and communications
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Experience with website creation and maintenance
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Experience in interdisciplinary research and/or community-engaged scholarship
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Strong organizational skills
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Appropriate equipment, space, and internet connection to work remotely
Assets:
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Specific experience using CampusPress (or WordPress)
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Experience creating accessible multimedia
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Experience using website development programs
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Experience in inclusive practices and accessibility
Remuneration: $25/hour + benefits
How to apply:
Qualified graduate students from all departments and/or programs are welcome to apply for the position, but priority will be given to those in CSAHS. Students from equity-deserving groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter that describes your experience and interest to Lenore Latta, liveworkwell@uoguelph.ca, by September 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. Please include “Reimagining Livelihoods GRA” in the subject line.