Job Description

Research Assistant - Diabetes Study

In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
Qualitative data collection, qualitative data analysis, academic writing, administrative tasks and provision of other research support as assigned.

Your general location of work will be in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan and you will report to Dr. Shelley Spurr.

Required Number of Hours: 10 - 15 hours per week
Duration of Employment: September 15, 2023 - March 2023

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
Candidate should be currently registered in a graduate program or completed a minimum of an MSc. Experience in qualitative methods and data collection/analysis is required.

Live in Saskatoon with ability to travel to communities; personal vehicle not required.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae.
Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Shelley Spurr.

Inquiries for this position can be directed to

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: College of Nursing
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 9/15/2023
Closing Date: 9/28/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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