Category: FIMS

Post-Doctoral Fellow Opportunity

Agewell (Canada’s technology and aging network) is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow (PDF) to pursue an innovative research program at the intersection of knowledge mobilization (KMb), technology, and the process of participatory research. This position will be under the direction of AGE-WELL CC1 K-MOB co-leads Dr. Amanda Grenier (Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging, McMaster University) and Dr. Karen Kobayashi (University of Victoria).

The PDF will take the lead on a research project designed to gain a better understanding of how interdisciplinary researchers understand KMb, how they envision KMb within their disciplines and projects, and the actions and supports they deem necessary to successfully engage in KMb.

For more information about this opportunity please send your CV by March 10, 2017 to :
Dr. Amanda M. Grenier
McMaster University
Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging
Telephone: 905 525 9140 x 24449
E-mail:  gilbrea@mcmaster.ca

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Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Day (FIMS, Music, Law)

March 3, 2017
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Music Building, Western University (rooms 227 and 140)
#FIMULAW

This FIMULAW Research Day is an interdisciplinary event that will showcase the work of graduate students in the faculties of Music, Information and Media Studies, and Law.  It will feature three panel presentations (Contemporary Culture and Conflict, Information Ownership, and Understandings of Data), lightning talks, and poster presentations from graduate students in each of the three faculties. The day will culminate in a faculty panel discussion about the value and challenges of interdisciplinary research.  This event is free, no pre-registration required, and lunch will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome for individual panel discussions.

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