Are you in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of Information Design and curious about how design can make a difference in health and social impact?
We’re inviting applications for 2 Research Assistant positions on a new Health Design project with Dr. Milena Radzikowska and Dr. Naureen Mumtaz.
As an RA, you’ll gain hands-on experience in applied design research and support activities such as:
- Literature reviews and background research
- Preparing ethics applications
- Project management and organization
- Journey mapping workshops and documentation
- Design ideation and prototyping
- Creating visuals and project artifacts for reports and presentations
You’ll work closely with ID faculty, in collaboration with Health Services at MRU, strengthen your portfolio, and contribute to meaningful research that connects design to patient experiences and healthcare innovation.
Start date: November 20, 2025 (flexible)
Hours: Part-time, arranged with supervisors. There are 150 total available hours per position, to take place between Nov. 2025 and August 2026.
Pay rate: $20/hour
To apply: Please send a short statement of interest (max 300 words) and one sample of your design work (class project, portfolio piece, or anything you’re proud of) to email: nmumtaz@mtroyal.ca and mradzikowska@mtroyal.ca.We encourage all interested students to apply by 31 Oct. 2025 at 9:00 am, with prior design research experience preferred, along with curiosity, creativity, and commitment!