Research Support I

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About Us

Information on the Department of DAN Management & Organizational Studies can be found at dan.uwo.ca.

Responsibilities

In this position, the candidate will work with Dr. Christopher Hewitt to analyze spatial and demographic patterns of attendees to Airshow London. This will include performing data analysis, regression modeling and cartographic visualization. The candidate will then present the results in an academic paper and poster.

This project will take place over a four and a half month period. In Month 1, the candidate will analyse the literature, access and survey census and election data. Month 2 would be spent writing analytic code and running the analyses. Months 3-4 will be spent on analyzing and preparing the outputs for Airshow London including a poster and a scholarly paper. Drafts would be prepared in Month 3 and presented to the Airshow London’s leadership. Month 4 and the remainder would be spent on finalising the poster and the scholarly paper. The poster will be presented at the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) conference in late May 2025.

Qualifications

Education:

• Community College Diploma OR Undergraduate Degree in a related field

- The candidate is expected to have knowledge of programming in Python or R, QGIS, and Cartography.

Experience:

• 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Please include a one page letter detailing why you would like to contribute to this study and what you hope to learn.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Please Note:

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