Research Assistant - Learning and Applied Research

at  Okanagan College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Students with a minimum of one-year post-secondary education in the specified educational program listed below.
Prior work experience is an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.

• Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners
• Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activities

POSITION SPECIFIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The selected candidate must remain in good academic standing and have previous experience working in environmental analysis, either via work or academic experience. Alternatively, being a current second-year student in the following programs: Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Engineering Design would be preferred. Completing courses focussed on climate change and an interest in climate science is an asset.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The Research Assistant will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:
1. Assists with research for educational purposes.
2. Assists in identifying perspective subjects for research.
3. Assists in researching information for grants, research grants and research papers.
4. Searches literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
5. Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information.
6. Participates in research activities related to the subject area being investigated such as events, interviews, reading articles, listening to speakers.
7. Performs other duties as assigned

Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.

• Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners
• Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activitie