Design Research Assistant Systems Change

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Principal Investigator (PI).

SUMMARY

In this role, the assistant will work with Dr. Victor Martinez (PI) in the newly formed research
group FutureXplorations, with the objective of helping communities untangle complex challenges,
guiding them in the process of exploring the possible futures, and collaborating to design and
implement actions to take them there. The activities among others are: to assist with ongoing
outreach, documentation, and research projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties:

• Undertake guided research
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Contribute to the preparation of engagement materials, workshops and presentations
• Communicate with faculty, peers, relevant internal and external partners
• Close collaboration amongst other student researchers
• Attend and participate in team meetings, training sessions and ongoing PD opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a Wilson School of Design program
• Cumulative GPA of 2.67 (B-)
• TCPS2 Core certification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe CS
• Design research analysis skills
• Excellent ability to develop content with WordPress
• Comfortable working with community groups and public speaking

Salary Information
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $16.75

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Note to Applicants:

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