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For both projects, I have a certain number of hours of work that need to be completed, but am somewhat open as to how these get divided up (i.e. I will either hire fewer RAs working a greater number of hours, or a larger number of RAs working a smaller number of hours). The deadline for applications is August 14 (2015). Interviews will be scheduled in the later part of August and/or early September.
Please distribute these ads widely! And if you have any questions, just shoot me an email at: sara[dot]grimes[at]utoronto[dot]ca.
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Fall
2015 RA Positions
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
KIDS’ DIY MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
Professor Sara Grimes, Faculty
of Information, has a number of Research Assistant (RA) positions available for
qualified students, at both the Master’s and PhD levels. Qualified applicants must
have full-time student status for the duration of the RAship (or be within six
months of completion/graduation), and be available to complete a majority of
their duties in person at the University of Toronto St. George campus. Preference will be
given to University of Toronto students, but qualified students from other
recognized post-secondary Canadian institutions may also be considered. Similarly,
preference will be given to graduate-level students, but undergraduates are
also welcome to apply if other criteria and qualifications are met.
The RAs will
assist with research and activities relating to Year 2 of the Kids’ DIY Media Partnership, a three-year, SSHRC-funded project aimed at bringing
together academics, industry stakeholders and policymakers to discuss and
analyze emerging issues associated with children’s online media making and
sharing. Ideal candidates for these RA
positions posses previous research experience and/or formal training in common qualitative and/or
quantitative social science research methods (especially content analysis,
focus groups, and policy analysis), have excellent
written communication skills, and are able to work independently, as well as in
a team.
General responsibilities of
Master’s level RAships may include:
- Assisting in qualitative
and/or quantitative data analysis
- Assisting in the writing and
dissemination of research reports
- Assisting in community
outreach (e.g. translating reports into popular press articles, fact sheets for
children and parents, materials for teachers and child advocates, etc.)
- Assisting in promoting project events and activities (e.g. writing blog posts)
- Assisting in promoting project events and activities (e.g. writing blog posts)
- Assisting in the creation
and facilitation of project events (e.g. moderating a group discussion at a
daylong workshop)
- Some literature review
The PhD level RAships may
include additional responsibilities, such as:
- Assisting in the design and
coordination of qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Assisting in the writing of
academic papers based on project results, including conference presentations
and journal submissions
- Assisting in the supervision
and coordination of Master’s and
undergraduate level RAs
- Assisting in coordinating,
communicating and liaising with project partners (e.g. ensuring partner access
to project documents, providing timely feedback to and from partners on project
deliverables, etc.)
Other or more specific tasks can be prioritized according to successful applicants’ interests and strengths. The specific responsibilities and nature of the work associated with these positions will vary depending on the experience and academic level of the students who are ultimately selected to fill them. Salaries are similarly pre-set and scaled based on the level of the student’s current academic program (e.g. undergraduate, Master’s, PhD).
To apply, email a CV and cover
letter to Dr. Sara Grimes at sara[dot]grimes[at]utoronto[dot]ca by 4pm, Friday August 14, 2015. More information about the project can be found
here: http://kidsdiymedia.com
These RAships will ideally run
for the duration of the 2015-2016 academic year (September 2015 to May 2016),
with initial contracts covering a three-month trial period (e.g. September 15
to December 15, 2015) with possibility of renewal. Please note that only successful candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
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Fall 2015 RA Position
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/EVENT ORGANIZER
KIDS’ DIY MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
Professor Sara Grimes, Faculty
of Information, has one (1)
Workshop and Events Research Assistant (RA) position available for a qualified University
of Toronto PhD-level graduate student.
The RA will
assist with events and activities relating to Year 2 of the Kids’ DIY Media Partnership, a three-year, SSHRC-funded project aimed at bringing
together academics, industry stakeholders and policymakers to discuss and
analyze emerging issues associated with children’s online media making and
sharing. This position is focused specifically on assisting Professor Grimes
and her partners with the development and coordination of a daylong workshop,
as well as events and presentations associated with the 2016 TIFF Kids
International Film Festival. The ideal
candidate possesses strong research skills,
excellent written communication skills, previous experience with event
planning, and is able to work independently, as well as in a team.
General responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating and
communicating with project partners
- Organizing, designing,
preparing and managing a transdisciplinary workshop, as well as the project’s 2016
TIFF events and contributions
- Facilitating and
coordinating other RAs during the workshop(s) and associated events
- Assisting with analysis of
the workshop results and feedback
- Preparing written reports
and debriefs on the events and their results.
Other or more specific tasks can be prioritized according to the successful applicant’s interests and strengths.
Other or more specific tasks can be prioritized according to the successful applicant’s interests and strengths.
To apply, email a CV and cover
letter to Dr. Sara Grimes at sara[dot]grimes[at]utoronto[dot]ca by 4pm, Friday August 14, 2015. More information about the project can be found
here: http://kidsdiymedia.com
This RAship will ideally run for
the duration of the 2015-2016 academic year (September 2015 to May 2016), with
an initial contract covering a three-month trial period (e.g. September 15 to
December 15, 2015) with possibility of renewal. Please note that only successful candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
Fall 2015 RA PositionS
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
PLAYING AT MAKING PROJECT
Professor Sara Grimes, Faculty
of Information, has a number of Research Assistant (RA) positions available for
qualified students, at both the Master’s and PhD levels. Qualified applicants
must have full-time student status for the duration of the RAship (or be within
six months of completion/graduation), and be available to complete a majority
of their duties in person at the
University of Toronto St. George campus. Preference will be given to
University of Toronto students, but qualified students from other recognized
post-secondary Canadian institutions may also be considered. Similarly,
preference will be given to graduate-level students, but undergraduates are also
welcome to apply if other criteria and qualifications are met.
The RAs will
assist with research and activities relating to Year 2 of the Playing at Making project, a two-year,
SSHRC-funded study of the opportunities and challenges for inclusive play presented
by popular child-friendly game design titles. The ideal candidates for these RA positions possess strong
skills and/of formal training in common forms of social science research
(quantitative and/or qualitative), excellent written
communication skills, and are able to work independently as well as in a team. Firsthand research experience with children, or
other relevant experience working with children, as well as formal training
and/or previous experience with survey distribution and data analysis, are
considered to be particularly valuable assets for these positions.
General responsibilities of
Master’s level RAships may include:
- Assisting in survey
distribution and data analysis
- Assisting in content
analysis
- Assisting in the writing and
dissemination of research reports
- Assisting in community
outreach
- Assisting in the creation,
management and facilitation of focus group “game jams” involving children aged
6 to 12 years and their parents (and subsequent focus group data analysis)
- Some literature review
The PhD level RAships may
include additional responsibilities, such as:
- Assisting in the design and
coordination of qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Assisting in the writing of
academic papers based on project results, including conference presentations
and journal submissions
- Assisting in the supervision
and coordination of Master’s and
undergraduate level RAs
- Assisting in comparative
policy analysis of the terms of use and privacy policies of relevant
child-friendly game design titles, within broader Canadian and US communication
and information policy contexts.
Other or more specific tasks can be prioritized according to successful applicants’ interests and strengths. The specific responsibilities and nature of the work associated with these positions will vary depending on the experience and academic level of the students who are ultimately selected to fill them. Salaries are similarly pre-set and scaled based on the level of the student’s current academic program (e.g. undergraduate, Master’s, PhD).
To apply, email a CV and cover
letter to Dr. Sara Grimes at sara[dot]grimes[at]utoronto[dot]ca by 4pm, Friday August 14, 2015. More information about the project can be found
here: http://playingatmaking.wordpress.com
These RAships will ideally run
for the duration of the 2015-2016 academic year (September 2015 to May 2016),
with initial contracts covering a three-month trial period (e.g. September 15
to December 15, 2015) with possibility of renewal. As these positions will
involve interacting with children in focus group scenarios, a police background
check will be mandatory upon hiring.
Please note that only
successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
