Research Assistant

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

The Don Wright Faculty of Music is situated in a research-intensive university in an environment that enables students to grow artistically and academically. Our students are among 600 of the brightest and most talented young artist scholars, who come to study in one of the many undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the Faculty. With the faculty and staff, they are committed to excellence in creative and scholarly work.

***Please note, it is anticipated this position will be filled internally by reappointment***

Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will collect, manage, and analyze data related to practice strategies and music learning, and assist with manuscript preparation and knowledge dissemination. They will work with a research team that includes faculty members and students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music and Brain & Mind at Western.

Qualifications
Education: PhD in Music Education with a specialization in Music Cognition

Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Research Assistant, focused on empirical studies related to music and psychology, and related administrative activities.

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 at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

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