The UBC Community-Based Research Working Group is seeking a research assistant (RA) to assist with organizing facilitated discussions, conduct background research on community-based research (CBR) issues and support the organization of CBR interest groups on campus. The RA will also work on developing a UBC CBR website.
The student should be a graduate student in the social sciences, familiar with community-based research as a methodology. A student who is organized and highly motivated is desirable. Strong communication and networking skills are also desirable.
The UBC CBR Working Group seeks to investigate ways to develop and foster meaningful community-university engagement and collaborations by supporting, enabling and enhancing CBR at UBC. The student will be working in a multidisciplinary environment that will provide an opportunity to learn valuable skills in community engagement techniques and policy development. The project team involves academics from across campus with linkages with community groups from both non-government and government sectors. The project offers the student a valuable opportunity to see academic/community partnerships in play and to appreciate the complexity and excitement of multidisciplinary research.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to: WL S14 Research Assistant for the UBC Community-Based Research (CBR) Working Group (CareersOnline Job ID:806599) by Wednesday, April 2.