Job Description

JSGS Graduate Research AssistantThe Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is recruiting a Graduate Research Assistant to work with Professor Haizhen Mou.The Research Assistant will be assigned to:

• Help with a research project on childcare and other projects;
• Conduct literature reviews and draft reports; and
• Other work as needed.

The general location of work will be the Diefenbaker Building where JSGS is located.Required Number of Hours: Casual, up to eight hours per week
Duration of Employment: Immediately to August 29, 2025Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a public policy-relevant social science discipline (i.e., political science, economics, etc.).Preference will be given to applicants currently registered in a graduate program at JSGS at the University of Saskatchewan.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• Knowledge of quantitative research methods
• Experience doing literature reviews
• Proven ability to multitask and manage time effectively

To Apply

• Applicants must include the following in a single PDF file: cover letter, CV/resume, and two references. In the cover letter, please make explicit mention of any research projects in which you have been involved.
• Applications must be sent via email to

. The subject line should read: Application - RA for Professor Mou.Where a graduate student from the University of Saskatchewan is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.Department: School of Public Policy
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 4/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/2025
Number of Openings: 1
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