Aug 22nd: Two RA positions
I am looking for two research assistants to work on a project that focuses on knowledge transfer and
translation in the engineering profession in the context of migration and globalization. The students are
expected to work 10 hours a week on the following tasks between Sept. and Dec. 2014.
1) Creating an online forum;
2) Reaching out to employers, educators, policy makers and internationally trained engineers;
3) Conducting literature review;
4) Conducting face-to-face interviews;
5) Conducting data analysis
6) Others
Both positions are renewable for a longer term.
To apply for this position, you need to meet the following criteria.
1): some research and preferably research coordination experiences;
2): demonstrated capacity to critically assess large bodies of literature;
3): demonstrated interest in adult learning and education;
4): a keen interest in knowledge transfer, translation and practice innovation;
4): familiar with the use of blog and other social media.
Hiring preference will also be given to people with the following backgrounds in descending order
1): background working as an engineer in workplaces with gender and ethnic diversity;
2): background working with internationally trained engineers.
Interested students need to send your CV and a writing sample to me at Hongxia.shan@ubc.ca by Aug.
. Please put in your heading “job application for the PLE project”.
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