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Job ID |
3709 |
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Job Type |
On-Campus Jobs |
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Employer |
Social Work |
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Date Posted |
Oct 03, 2024 |
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Category |
Research |
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Job Description |
We are inviting applications for a Graduate Research Assistant to join an interdisciplinary research team exploring the impact of Trauma-Informed Design (TID) and Design for Dignity (DD) on equity outcomes. The project seeks to evaluate design practices that prioritize dignity, safety, and well-being in marginalized communities, and assess how effectively these approaches advance equity according to established frameworks. The assistant will play a crucial role in data collection, analysis, and the development of the final research deliverables.
Responsibilities:
• Perform extensive literature reviews on TID, DD, equity theories, and systemic inequities.
• Assist with the conceptualization and development of an equity-focused framework for assessing design practices.
• Conduct qualitative analysis of case studies, including reviewing project outcomes and their alignment with equity goals.
• Contribute to manuscript drafting, presenting research findings, and developing recommendations for future directions.
• Collaborate in research meetings and assist in coordinating project timelines.
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Job Requirements |
Must be:
• Enrollment in a graduate social work program (MSS or PhD).
• Experience or interest in equity-focused research, design practices, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write clearly and analyze complex information.
• Commitment to advancing equity and social justice through research.
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Available Openings |
1 |
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Hours |
1.0 to 10.0 hours per week |
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Compensation |
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Time Frame |
Academic Year |
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Contact Name |
Sue Witherite |
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Contact Email |
switherite@brynmawr.edu |
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Work Location |
GSSWSR |
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Phone |
610-520-2611 |
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Fax |
N/A |
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