The 2025 seed grant recipients will also present their latest research updates in various fields of global health research in a brief 10-minute presentation.

This is an open call to York researchers to consider presenting at this year's in-person workshop.

York faculty and researchers (with the support of a York faculty member) are invited to deliver a brief five-minute, two-slide presentation on any current or planned research project that takes a critical social science approach to global health at the workshop. Presenters will receive valuable feedback from experts in the field in preparation for the Critical Perspectives in Global Health Seed Grant Applications (valued up to $8,000 CAD each). The seed grants support critical global health research that contributes to the three themes of the Dahdaleh Institute (planetary health, global health and humanitarianism, and global health foresighting).

The registration deadline to present a new research idea is Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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Job Title: Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: August 31, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Professor Adrian Viens, the Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant (for up to 10 hours per week) will work closely with the Communications and Research teams to support knowledge mobilization planning and execution.

The Global Strategy Lab (GSL) is a world class research unit with a long track record of bridging the gap between research and global health action. Our team advises the world’s governments and organizations like the World Health Organization on how to design laws, policies and institutions that address transnational health threats and make the world a healthier place for everyone. Our work focuses on three areas of research: global legal epidemiology, public health institutions, and global antimicrobial resistance.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Research and analyze knowledge translation options to best share research findings with research;
• Peer review articles and comment on research in progress;
• Be an integral member of a cross-functional team developing knowledge translation plans on new research in the areas of public health institutions, global legal epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance governance;
• Work closely with researchers and the communications team to create knowledge translation products that make new research accessible to policy and public audiences.

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

• Critical thinking
• Academic and policy writing skills
• Reference management

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

• Methodological training on various communication tools for academic and policy audiences
• Subject matter training on various global health topics
• Regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty and staff

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate York student. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged. The Dahdaleh Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated interest research communications
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Adrian Viens.

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¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ students have the unique opportunity to contribute to research which takes on real-world challenges, gain professional experience in a supportive environment, and work with leaders in the field.

As a research assistant at the Dahdaleh Institute, you'll be involved in global health research projects analyzing climate change, AMR, and global legal epidemiology.

These paid positions are funded in part by the Research at York (RAY) program. Students must meet RAY eligibility criteria to apply. Find out more about how to apply and .

Full details, including application deadline, rate of pay, how to apply, and eligibility criteria, are included in each position posting.

Position Postings

• Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant
• Global Legal Epidemiology RAY 1
• Global Legal Epidemiology RAY 2
• AMR Policy Accelerator RAY
• Adaptive Relational Interaction Systems: Supporting Emotional Closeness in Dementia through Relational Communication Technology RAY
• Chronic Pain Management: Data Analysis and Tool Development RAY
• Embodied Cueing through Haptics and Brain Interaction in Assistive AR Systems RAY
• Wellness Impact Lab Research Assistant 3: Lab Coordinator - Digital, Social Media and Program Management Expertise RAY
• BioCAM4 Research & Project Coordination Assistant
• Modelling the Health Impacts of Climate Change RAY 1
• Modelling the Health Impacts of Climate Change RAY 2

Please check the individual postings for application deadlines.

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Job Title: Global Legal Epidemiology RAY 1

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: August 31, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Mathieu Poirier, the Global Legal Epidemiology Research Assistant 1 (for up to 10 hours per week) will:

• Support ongoing work on a global legal epidemiology study evaluating the gendered effects of global tobacco control interventions.
• Support grant applications, administrative duties, and knowledge translation activities related to global legal epidemiology.
• Attend and actively participate in Global Strategy Lab meetings and seminars.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Searching for academic literature, and extracting and synthesizing information to support manuscript development
• Updating structured and annotated bibliographic reviews of existing literature
• Supporting statistical analyses using quasi-experimental designs (i.e., time series analyses)
• Managing sources using Zotero reference management software
• Supporting the presentation of findings to internal and external audiences

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

• Critical thinking
• Conducting literature review; Creating annotated bibliography; Tabulating data;
• Preparing presentations and written outputs of research; Editing and formatting drafts; Correspondence with partners and workshop invitees;
• Professional communication, including international and cross-cultural professional interaction and communication

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

• Methodological training on data analysis
• Subject matter training on global health
• Regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate York student (we encourage applicants from diverse programs of study)
• Demonstrated interest in global health and tobacco control
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with data collection and literature review
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
• Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence
• Excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database management, spreadsheets)
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on initiative
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff
• Ability to read and/or write in other languages would be considered an asset.

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Mathieu Poirier.

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Job Title: Global Legal Epidemiology RAY 2

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: August 31, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Mathieu Poirier, the Global Legal Epidemiology Research Assistant 2 (for up to 10 hours per week) will:

• Support ongoing work on a global legal epidemiology study evaluating the gendered effects of global tobacco control interventions.
• Support grant applications, administrative duties, and knowledge translation activities related to global legal epidemiology.
• Attend and actively participate in Global Strategy Lab meetings and seminars.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Searching for academic literature, and extracting and synthesizing information to support manuscript development
• Updating structured and annotated bibliographic reviews of existing literature
• Supporting statistical analyses using quasi-experimental designs (i.e., time series analyses)
• Managing sources using Zotero reference management software
• Supporting the presentation of findings to internal and external audiences

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

• Critical thinking
• Conducting literature review; Creating annotated bibliography; Tabulating data;
• Preparing presentations and written outputs of research; Editing and formatting drafts; Correspondence with partners and workshop invitees;
• Professional communication, including international and cross-cultural professional interaction and communication

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

• Methodological training on data analysis
• Subject matter training on global health
• Regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate York student (we encourage applicants from diverse programs of study)
• Demonstrated interest in global health and tobacco control
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with data collection and literature review
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
• Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence
• Excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database management, spreadsheets)
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on initiative
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff
• Ability to read and/or write in other languages would be considered an asset

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Mathieu Poirier.

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Job Title: AMR Policy Accelerator RAY

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 10 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: August 31, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Professor Mathieu Poirier, the AMR Policy Accelerator (AMRPA) Research Assistant (for up to 10 hours per week) will work closely with research project leads (Dr. Arne Ruckert and Dr. Genevieve Boily-Larouche) to contribute to various aspects of active research projects at AMRPA.

AMRPA is a think-tank initiative of the Global Strategy Lab, tasked with accelerating global action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through research and policy innovation. We undertake three programs of work:

1. Providing Advisory Services to governments, international organizations, and civil society in response to request for evidence on AMR policy, implementation and evaluation.
2. Work with leading experts in the field to generate actionable Policy Research.
3. Support policy development and research around the world through a suite of Capacity Building programs.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

• Support research design, data collection, data management, and data analysis for Accelerator projects including systematic reviews and evidence syntheses;
• Contribute to developing high quality manuscripts, research reports, and data visualizations;
• Conduct literature searches and environmental scans;
• Support knowledge translation activities such as report writing, public reports, presentations, grant applications, and peer-reviewed publications;
• Actively contribute and participate in a dynamic and highly productive team environment;
• Communicate effectively with team members

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged.
• Demonstrated interest in research communications
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email Mathieu Poirier.

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Job Title: Adaptive Relational Interaction Systems: Supporting Emotional Closeness in Dementia through Relational Communication Technology RAY

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: September 4, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Desai, the Adaptive Relational Interaction Systems RAY student (for up to 15 hours per week) will support the project that examines how interactive technologies and play-based activities can foster emotional closeness and enhance relational communication between individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Building on prior research in multimodal prompting and participatory design, the project focuses on designing and refining small-scale interactive prototypes (such as games or tangible systems) that encourage shared attention, turn-taking, humour, and affirmation. The research employs a Research through Design approach to investigate how rule-based, co-interactive activities can promote meaningful social connections rather than task completion.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

The undergraduate student will:

• Assist with reviewing existing dementia-friendly games and communication tools
• Support the design and refinement of interactive or game-based prototypes
• Help develop and test rules, prompts, and interaction mechanics that support relational communication
• Assist with observation, documentation, and reflection on prototype use
• Contribute to visual documentation, design rationale, and research notes
• Participate in lab meetings and collaborative design discussions

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

The student will gain experience in:

• Human-centred and participatory design research
• Research through Design methods, including prototyping and iterative refinement
• Designing interactive systems for health, care, and social connection
• Translating qualitative insights into tangible design outcomes
• Working in a multidisciplinary research lab environment

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

The student will receive:

• Direct supervision and mentorship from the faculty supervisor
• Training in relational communication concepts and inclusive design for dementia care
• Guidance in prototyping, design documentation, and reflective research practices
• Orientation to lab protocols, ethics, and working with sensitive research topics
• Regular feedback through lab meetings and one-on-one check-ins

Qualifications

• Background or interest in Design, Digital Media, Psychology, Health Studies, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
• Interest in social interaction, play, or health-focused design
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work respectfully with sensitive health-related research topics

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Please provide the name and contact information of two references

If you have any questions, please email Shital Desai.

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Job Title: Chronic Pain Management: Data Analysis and Tool Development RAY

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $20 per hour

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: September 4, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Desai, the Chronic Pain Management RAY student (for up to 15 hours per week) will support the project that focuses on the design of a chronic pain assessment and management tool grounded in qualitative research with people living with chronic pain. Over several years, the research team has collected rich qualitative data (e.g., interviews, workshop materials, design artifacts) exploring lived experiences of pain, self-management practices, and communication challenges with clinicians and caregivers. Earlier phases of the project included exploratory tool development. The current phase aims to systematically analyze the existing data using thematic analysis and to refine and finalize a pain assessment tool informed by these findings.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

The undergraduate student will:

• Assist with qualitative data analysis using thematic analysis methods
• Support data organization, coding, and synthesis of key themes related to pain experience and management
• Review and consolidate findings from prior tool development work
• Contribute to the refinement and finalization of a pain assessment tool, including content structure and interaction concepts
• Assist with documentation of analysis decisions, design iterations, and research outputs
• Participate in regular lab meetings and design discussions

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

The student will gain experience in:

The student will gain research experience in:

• Qualitative research methods, with a focus on thematic analysis
• Health and pain-related design research
• Translating qualitative insights into practical design outcomes
• Research through design and user-centred design processes
• Working within an interdisciplinary research lab environment

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

The student will receive:

• Training in thematic analysis and qualitative coding techniques
• Mentorship and supervision from the faculty supervisor
• Guidance on ethical handling of sensitive health-related data
• Support in applying qualitative findings to tool and system design
• Regular feedback through lab meetings and one-on-one check-ins

Qualifications

• Background or interest in Design, Psychology, Health Studies, Digital Media, Human–Computer Interaction, or a related field
• Interest and experience in qualitative research
• Experience designing and developing interactive interfaces (such as web and app) – it is expected that the deliverable is not just Figma but a functional prototype deployed and ready for testing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with sensitive data in a respectful and confidential manner

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Please provide the name and contact information of two references

If you have any questions, please email Shital Desai.

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Job Title: Embodied Cueing through Haptics and Brain Interaction in Assistive AR Systems RAY

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $22 per hour

Hours per week: 20 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: September 4, 2026

Job description

Under the supervision of Dr. Desai, the Embodied Cueing through Haptics and Brain Interaction in Assistive AR Systems RAY student (for up to 20 hours per week) will support the project that is part of an ongoing research program in the Social and Technological Systems (SaTS) Lab that investigates how embodied interaction can support people living with dementia during daily rule-based activities. Building on an earlier version of CogniPrompt, an Augmented Reality conversational prompting system, this project explores how haptic feedback and brain-interaction sensing can enhance task initiation, attention, and engagement. The research examines how bodily cues and cognitive signals can complement or move beyond purely visual and verbal prompts in assistive AR systems.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

The undergraduate student will:

• Assist in designing and prototyping embodied prompting interactions
• Support integration of haptic feedback using SenseGlove equipment
• Participate in exploratory use of brain-interaction data collected via Muse EEG headsets
• Help test and refine interaction concepts within an existing AR prototype (CogniPrompt)
• Assist with documentation of design iterations, testing sessions, and research insights
• Participate in regular lab meetings and design reviews

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

The student will gain hands-on research experience in:

• Human–computer interaction and interaction design research
• Embodied and multimodal interaction design
• Assistive technology and health-focused design research
• Research through design methods, including prototyping, iteration, and reflective analysis
• Working within a multidisciplinary research lab environment

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

The student will receive:

• Direct supervision and mentorship from the faculty supervisor
• Training in embodied interaction design and multimodal prompting systems
• Hands-on guidance in using SenseGlove haptic devices and Muse EEG headsets
• Structured onboarding into lab protocols, ethics, and research documentation practices
• Ongoing feedback through weekly lab meetings and one-on-one check-ins

Qualifications

• Background or interest in Design, Digital Media, Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, or a related field
• Interest in interactive systems, XR, physical computing, or wearable technologies
• Willingness to learn new tools and research methods
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Please provide the name and contact information of two references

If you have any questions, please email Shital Desai.

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Job Title: Wellness Impact Lab Research Assistant 3: Lab Coordinator - Digital, Social Media and Program Management Expertise RAY

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. ET

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the  through Passport York and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ York (RAY) program, see .

Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 11 hours per week

Start date: April 27, 2026

End date: September 4, 2026

Job description

The Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) – led by Dr. Harvey Skinner, PhD (Senior Fellow) and Susan Harris, MSW (Community Fellow) aims is to promote integrated health and wellness practices for personal growth and collective action. A key focus is strengthening our capacities for turning toward climate distress by fostering resiliency and action. Our passion is ‘healing ourselves, healing others, healing our world’.

Under the supervision of Prof. Margaret MacDonald (Faculty Fellow, Dahdaleh Institute) and co-supervised by Prof. Harvey Skinner (Senior Fellow, Dahdaleh Institute), the RAY student will support the work and future development of the Wellness Impact Lab.

Research Assistant and Digital Medial Lead Roles

a) Assisting with the technical IT aspects of meetings, communications and activities, and provide oversight of Global Health Interns projects. 
Note: Since Climate Cafés and related WIL events are inherently collaborative, for all three positions (RAY 1, RAY 2, and RAY 3) planning, promotion, and co-facilitation will be shared across with different areas of emphasis.
b) Expanding and maintaining the digital presence of the Lab on social media and WIL website. Creating social media content related to relevant climate topics, WIL events, and other Lab initiatives.
c) Designing processes and information and for onboarding new Lab members
d) Assisting with knowledge synthesis and providing training tools
e) Providing technical expertise and support for Lab activities.

Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:

a) Expanding the digital presence of the Lab via Web Master website design and updating, social media outreach, and other mechanisms including blog activity including event updates and postings
b) Creating a series of reels for social media aimed at Climate Misinformation and YouTube Library of selected video for WIL website
c) Help with new projects and Lab activities where needed
d) Other

Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:

• Critical thinking
• Conducting literature review; Creating annotated bibliography; Tabulating data;
• Preparing presentations and written outputs of research; Editing and formatting drafts; Correspondence with partners and workshop invitees;
• Professional communication, including international and cross-cultural professional interaction and communication

Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:

• Methodological training on data analysis
• Subject matter training on global health
• Regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate York student. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged. The Dahdaleh Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated interest in global health.
• Demonstrated skills, experience, and familiarity with conducting literature reviews.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methods (quantitative and/or qualitative and/or integrative).
• Demonstrated excellent analytic skills for understanding, sorting, and categorizing complex information. Skills and resourcefulness in drawing mind-maps and tabulating information is an asset.
• Demonstrated note-taking, journal-keeping, and filing skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills: professional written and interactive correspondence, public speaking and presentation.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database, spreadsheets, forms, and slides; facility with Office 365 Apps). WordPress editing skills are an asset. Social media communication skills are an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including international and cross-cultural communication. Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
• Demonstrated an eagerness to learn, support, and take on initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Application materials

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Portfolio that includes examples of social media posts and website work

If you have any questions, please email Harvey Skinner.

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