The UCLA Blum Center
on Poverty and Health in Latin America is looking to hire a Graduate
Student Researcher. The Center provides cross-disciplinary training,
research and policy contributions to improve health
and promote well-being in Latin American communities throughout the
Americas. This .50 FTE position will support the UC Blum Research Action
Network, formed to stimulate and showcase original research and policy
initiatives across the UC Blum Centers known
as the UC Blum Federation. The main responsibilities of this position
will be to further promote and publish the research of the UC Blum
Federation. As such, the successful applicant will have: expert
organizational skills, ability to compile and assess research
efforts for alignment with the Network's goals; ability to provide
critical reviews of relevant research, excellent verbal communication
skills; and familiarity with research related to health and poverty from
various fields. Excellent writing skills are mandatory.
This position reports to the Center Coordinator.
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