Research Assistant 2

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• Serve as lead writer for the research report
• develop search strategies and review protocols
• conduct literature and grey literature reviews
• synthesize and analyze data
• and collaborate closely with the project lead and team.
• The Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE), with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), is developing a report on the Resilience of Indigenous Peoples’ Traditional Food Systems in Canada an Mexico. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• experience with literature reviews and synthesis
• strong English writing skills
• interest in Indigenous food systems
• familiarity with qualitative or mixed methods
• ability to manage timelines.
• The Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE), with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), is developing a report on the Resilience of Indigenous Peoples’ Traditional Food Systems in Canada an Mexico.