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 Epidemiology and Biostatistics is home to a dynamic research team conducting research on determinants of healthy aging. Our work focuses on how social determinants of health, health-related behaviors, and environmental factors shape health trajectories among middle-aged and older adults in Canada and Europe. Using longitudinal survey data, our research aims to promote equitable health outcomes and support healthy aging.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus on population health, healthy aging, determinants of health, and/or environmental risk factors (minimum)
• Master’s degree with a focus on the above areas (preferred)

Experience:

• At least one year of research experience in population health, healthy aging, determinants of health, and/or environmental risk factors
• Proven experience of conducting literature reviews and using reference management software
• Experience writing academic papers and preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process information accurately
• Proven ability to work systematically and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and courteous approach in team settings
• Superior writing skills
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new software
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document technical information clearly and accurately

Please note, this position is expected to be filled internally.

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to contribute to our ongoing research program under the supervision of the Principal Investigators. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support research activities.
• Manage reference management software to organize academic resources.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and preparing academic manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrate experience conducting systematic literature reviews and possess knowledge of population health, healthy aging, determinants of health, and/or environmental risk factors.

Application Requirement - Applicants must submit a sample of their own academic writing with their application.