ABOUT WESTERN

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ABOUT US

The Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) at Western University is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about media, communications, and information. We study technologies, systems, histories, and practices to understand the role of media and information in democratic processes and the social and cultural determinants of power and agency. Across our programs, we foster two key capacities in all of our research: to think critically about the world in which we live, and the skill and confidence to make interventions in our communities and lifeworld.

Education:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; PhD in Media Studies is preferre

Experience:

• 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environment with Master’s degree or 1 year of related experience with PhD degree
• facilitation of focus groups and analysis of focus group results; content analysis of websites; analysis of policies pertaining to privacy, review and summary of relevant literatiur

Preferred Experience:

• grant development, completion of ethics and application

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
• Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are require

The Research Associate will support research pertaining to the use of AI in education and the impact of AI-generated material on decisions and decision making. The incumbent will identify and summarize relevant literature, assist in the identification of research questions and the design of research, prepare and manage ethics submissions, support the collection and analysis of data, and participate in dissemination activities including preparation of manuscripts and presentations at conferences and workshops. The Research Associate will be responsible for the development of research questions and designs, in collaboration with their supervisor.
Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; PhD in Media Studies is preferred

Experience:

• 3 years’ working experience in a related academic research environment with Master’s degree or 1 year of related experience with PhD degree
• facilitation of focus groups and analysis of focus group results; content analysis of websites; analysis of policies pertaining to privacy, review and summary of relevant literatiure

Preferred Experience:

• grant development, completion of ethics and applications

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one’s own unit
• Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users, and to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes

• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required

• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy- Familiarity with University research policies and practices

• Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges

• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
• Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems