Dear Izumi,
I am a PhD student in Otago University Wellington, New Zealand.I hope to submitt my thesis at the end of this year (2009).So from the beggining of the year 2010 I wll be finished.I am writing for your consideration on the position.
Regards,
Lucy Nguma.
--- On Wed, 17/6/09, Izumi Sakamoto <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: Izumi Sakamoto <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [CLICK4HP] Job posting: research coordinator "Canadian experience" project
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Wednesday, 17 June, 2009, 3:15 AM
Hello,
I am looking for a doctoral student or experienced master's level
student/graduate to be a research coordinator for one of my projects on
so-called "Canadian experience." Please see the description below. Thank
you.
Izumi Sakamoto
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Izumi Sakamoto, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Social Work, The University of Toronto
246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
Ph:(416)946-8224, Fax: (416)978-7072
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*Job posting: Research Coordinator
Research Project -- “Re-examining the 'Canadian Experience' and
acculturation: The missing context of Canada’s skilled immigrants”
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto*
The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination of
the SSHRC-funded research project under the supervision of the Principal
Investigator. This is a part-time position (15-20 hours per week) starting
immediately with the end date of March 31, 2010. As par SSHRC guidelines,
preference will be given to current graduate students (and recent
graduates).
This research project aims to identify unspoken knowledge in the “Canadian
work place culture” and “Canadian experience” through interpretive,
qualitative research methods including arts-based methods. The project
examines if such unspoken knowledge about culture is important for skilled
immigrants in seeking employment and/or being successful at their jobs, and
what types of unspoken knowledge are important. The research will also
identify current practices that have been helpful. For more information
about the Principal Investigator and her previous work, please consult the
following websites:
www.socialwork.utoronto.ca/faculty/bios/sakamoto.htm
www.research.utoronto.ca/edge/fall2007/3.html
*Responsibilities:*
• Coordinate tasks associated with conducting inductive, interpretive
research in collaboration with community agencies and other stakeholders
• Recruit participants for individual interviews and focus groups with
agency staff, service users, and other stakeholders
• Conduct focus groups and research interviews using verbal and
non-verbal/arts-based methods
• Liaise and work collaboratively with community agencies, academics and
other stakeholders
• Coordinate data transcription
• Code the various (verbal and non-verbal) data using NVivo 8, and
coordinate this task with other research assistants as needed
• Assist in data analysis
• Conduct archival research and literature review
• Assist in the supervision and training of other research assistants and
work-study students
• Assist in planning for knowledge dissemination activities and in
coordinating activities with the community research partners for knowledge
dissemination
• Assist in preparing reports, manuscripts and presentations
• Other duties as required, including assistance with funding proposals
and various clerical/administrative tasks
The Research Coordinator will be culturally competent in working with new
immigrants from various backgrounds including Chinese and South Asian
backgrounds, two largest skilled immigrant groups.
*Qualifications:*
• Master’s Degree in social work, social sciences or equivalent
combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to think inductively out of people’s lived
experiences represented in qualitative and interpretive data
• Strong critical thinking skills and commitment to conducting ethical
research
• Previous experience conducting community-based research, program
planning, evaluation and other applied research, preferably in
community-based settings
• Demonstrated knowledge with immigration, issues that skilled immigrants
face in Canada, and social justice issues in general.
• Proficiency in anti-oppressive frameworks
• Experience or keen interests in using arts-based methods for research
or community-based activities.
• Experience working with marginalized communities
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze research in the larger
organizational, community, and societal contexts
• Strong interpersonal, team work, collaboration and partnership skills
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative; demonstrate a high
level of resourcefulness and self direction
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to
write clearly for a variety of audiences in a range of formats and to make
effective presentations
• Strong computer and database skills, including Microsoft Office,
internet and email applications
• Competency in NVivo preferred
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese or one of the South Asian languages is a
plus
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (i.e., a term
paper, published work, or research report that shows critical thinking
skills, preferably in the areas of immigration, social justice issues,
qualitative research, and/or community-based research) by June 22, 2009 (or
until the position is filled) to Professor Izumi Sakamoto by email at
[log in to unmask], or mail to Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social
Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S1A1.
Given the short notice, late applications will be accepted and reviewed
until the position is filled. We thank all applicants; however, due to
limited resources, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Izumi Sakamoto, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Social Work, The University of Toronto
246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
Ph:(416)946-8224, Fax: (416)978-7072
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Bio & current research projects:
www.socialwork.utoronto.ca/faculty/bios/sakamoto.htm
www.research.utoronto.ca/edge/fall2007/3.html
www.comingtogether.ca, www.artsandhomeless.com
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