Research Assistant

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.

**Responsibilities**:
Innovation North is a community of researchers and industry partners who are co-creating a new approach to innovation. Together, we are fuelled by the belief that we can create a future where businesses and society thrive together.

Who you are

You are innovative and creative, and enthusiastic about learning and sharing what inspires you. You are an exceptional communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to explain research findings and contribute to team writing projects. You also are an exceptional executer, ensuring assignments are completed on time and with attention to detail. You are a strong team player who can execute a variety of research and administrative tasks. You are interested in systems thinking and bring a broad knowledge of the world to your work.

Over the Winter term, you will support our Research Team and the Project Management Specialist in several inter-related projects and activities for 10-15 hours/week. (Note: there is potential for full-time summer employment, pending funding.) You will be a key resource for the execution of desktop research and interviews, as well as dissemination of ideas to diverse audiences.
- Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will support Innovation North’s research projects and activities by:

- Researching, analyzing and synthesizing information from an array of sources such as academic journals, business reports, news articles, and data sets
- Observing and transcribing interviews with individual stakeholders to get a deeper understanding of the research problem and potential actions
- Drafting and formatting project deliverables such as literature reviews, environmental scans, gap analyses, briefing notes, final reports, and presentations
- Participating in internal research team meetings by presenting key research findings and potential recommendations for project clients
- Ensuring research data (e.g. research documents, video recordings) is stored safe and securely in compliance with Research Ethics requirements
- Collaborating with other research assistants and researchers to ensure tasks are completed on time
- Providing administrative support such as booking meetings and interviews as needed

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Must be a full time student at Western (enrolled in minimum 3.5 courses), and expect to retain full-time student status for the duration of this appointment

**Experience**:

- Previous work experience in a similar role or within the department

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
- Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western¿s policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized work environment
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

**Why Western?**:
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.