Research Assistant - Learning and Applied Research

at  Okanagan College

Kelowna, BC, Canada -

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Immediate06 Feb, 2025Not Specified07 Nov, 2024N/AHistory,Sociology,Research,Anthropology,Environmental Studies,Secondary Education,Political Science,Management Skills,Communication Skills,PsychologyNoNo
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Description:

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

Students enrolled in 2nd-year or higher in Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Business, Health Studies, History, or Associate of Arts, with knowledge of International Relations will be preferred.

Responsibilities:

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


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Education Management

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Teaching, Education

Diploma

The specified educational program listed below

Proficient

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Kelowna, BC, Canada