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About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The Department of Geography & Environment’s Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) is an interdisciplinary research and training group that specialises in the production, evaluation, synthesis, dissemination, and mobilisation of evidence to support effective policies, programs and skilled practice aimed at creating healthy and vibrant communities. The HEAL mission is to develop and connect highly skilled researchers to create, share, and mobilise knowledge for healthy, thriving communities. The HEAL specialises in community-based participatory research and applications of GIS for urban planning, health geography and public health, with a particular emphasis on child and youth health.

HEAL focuses on research and training issues related to children's geographies, urban health (e.g., physical activity, obesity, food security, substance use, air pollution), urban planning and transportation (e.g., walkability, traffic modelling), and community amenities (e.g., parks, schools, food outlets). The primary goals are twofold: 1) to produce high quality research that has a positive impact on the academy and society; and 2) to develop highly skilled trainees that are prepared for successful careers upon graduation.

Responsibilities

The Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) in the Department of Geography & Environment at Western University is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Research Assistant (GIS Focus) to support ongoing research initiatives related to health, environment, spatial analysis, and data-driven inquiry.



This role is ideal for a graduate student or senior undergraduate with strong analytical skills and an interest in Geographic Information Systems, health geography, epidemiology, spatial data, and interdisciplinary research methods.

The successful candidate will contribute to research activities involving data collection, management, analysis, knowledge mobilization, and project coordination, with a particular emphasis on health systems, population data, and spatially informed health research.
Required Qualifications

- Current undergraduate or graduate student in Geographic Information Science. Geography, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Data Science, Public Health, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in GIS, health geography, or population health research.
- Proficiency in GIS and statistics.
- Experience working with research data, including data cleaning and organization.
- Familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) and spatial data concepts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and at least one analytical platform such as R, Python, SPSS, or Stata.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with health administrative, survey, or population datasets.
- Knowledge of data privacy, research ethics, and secure data handling.
- Familiarity with dashboard or data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or ArcGIS Dashboards.
- Prior research assistant or lab experience in academic settings.
- Experience supporting systematic reviews, manuscript writing,



or conference abstracts.

Skills and Competencies

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Data integrity and quality assurance
- Spatial reasoning and mapping
- Research writing and synthesis
- Time management and deadline adherence
- Professionalism and discretion with confidential data

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.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

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.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Research Assistant - HEAL Lab (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London