Job Description

Graduate Research AssistantIn the appointment of Graduate Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
Organising, supporting and analyzing focus group discussions and interviews supporting meetings, knowledge sharing events and preparing reports. Student research assistants will be allowed the opportunity to participate in authorship on related publications.Dr. Maina is seeking a research assistant to support a research project that seeks to mobilize and engage ethnic minorities in Saskatchewan to understand the HIV risk they face. The project is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The incumbent is expected to organize community consultation meetings, conduct scoping reviews, collect and analyze qualitative data (when necessary). The incumbent should have the ability to work independently and a keen attention to detail is necessary for this position.Your general location of work will be remotely from your own home/office, and you will report to Dr. Geoffrey Maina as your supervisor.Required Number of Hours: 20-30 hours per academic term
Duration of Employment: February 17, 2025 - August 31, 2025.Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
Applicants are required to be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan. Must have proficiency using Microsoft 360, and strong organization and communication skills. Experience conducting scoping review, focus groups, interviews, and data analysis are considered assets.People with lived experience of being a Migrant and ethnic minority are encouraged to apply.Connection to or knowledge of migrant communities in Saskatoon is an asset.You must be registered in a graduate program.To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter and curriculum vitae. References will be requested for applicants short-listed for an interview.
Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Geoffrey Maina atWhere a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.Department: College of Nursing
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 2/7/2025
Closing Date: 2/14/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines#LI-DNI The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mxc3xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Mxc3xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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