Arts Health Antigonish!
Research Assistant
St. Francis Xavier University, in partnership with Arts Health Antigonish (AHA!) is seeking a Research Assistant to support a project exploring the relationship between community-based arts and health initiatives and the social determinants of health (SDH). This position is for 35 hours/week for 5 weeks during June through August. Distribution of hours during that time -period is flexible.
Position Summary
The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant are to:
- Complete a literature review of research exploring the relationship of community-based arts programming to social determinants of health
- Liaise with project partners to establish scope of review
- Compile values mapping data and existing evaluation findings from AHA! to identify the nature of data available to use for mapping
- Map known outcomes onto the Public Health Agency of Canada Health Equity Tool.
- Assist project team in identifying research gaps and opportunities
- Compile summary report
Requirements
The position requires the following skills and experience:
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree
- Research experience related to evaluation of community health initiatives
- Understanding of the value of arts to health and well-being
- Familiarity with the social determinants of health
- Experience completing literature reviews
- Ability to work independently and be accountable for project tasks and meeting deadlines
- Strong organization and oral and written communication skills
- Creative and innovative thinker
Applicants should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to:
Ann Fox, (afox@stfx.ca) Department of Human Nutrition St. Francis Xavier University
Review of applications will begin on June 12 and will continue until the position is filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. StFX respects diversity and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and members of a sexual minority group.