Undergraduate Research Assistant, Community-Based Research & Asset-Based Community-Led Development
About The Position
Dr. Wellington Sousa, in the Department of Adult Education at St. Francis Xavier University, invites applications for a paid undergraduate research position connected to his research program in community-based research, Asset-Based Community-Led Development (ABCD), adult education, community-university partnerships, and community-led change. Current research activities examine how community and university actors work together and explore ways to amplify and foster community protagonism and leadership in processes of knowledge production for social change. The broader research program explores ABCD, community-based research, and adult education as approaches to strengthening community leadership and reimagining the role of universities in supporting community-led change. This position is intended for a curious and thoughtful student interested in growing as an emerging researcher. Prior research experience is welcome but not required, and students early in their degree are especially encouraged to apply. Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is an asset. The successful candidate will contribute to activities such as literature reviews, research summaries, qualitative research preparation and analysis, workshop preparation and facilitation, knowledge mobilization, and collaborative reflection. They will also be encouraged to develop and pursue their own emerging research interests in connection with the current project and broader research program.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student
- Interested in growing as an emerging researcher
- Students early in their degree are especially encouraged to apply
- Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply
Nice To Haves
- Prior research experience
- Fluency in Portuguese
- Fluency in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Contribute to literature reviews
- Prepare research summaries
- Assist with qualitative research preparation and analysis
- Prepare and facilitate workshops
- Engage in knowledge mobilization
- Participate in collaborative reflection
- Develop and pursue own emerging research interests
Benefits
- Develop research and writing skills
- Learn about qualitative and community-based research
- Receive mentorship
- Participate in a collaborative research environment
- Explore connections among ABCD, adult education, community development, social justice
- Contribute to research that seeks to strengthen community-led knowledge production and change
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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