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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must submit the following: * A cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience.

• A current CV
• A sample of a recent peer-reviewed publication.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Position Details
Posting Summary
Competition Number 20250642A/S
Position Title Research Associate
Faculty/Department Johnson Shoyama Graduate School
Unit Johnson Shoyama Graduate School
Employee Group CUPE 5791 - Research
Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public.
CUPE 5791 Job Family Research
Category Staff
Number of Vacancies 1
Position Summary
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS), University of Regina, invites applications for a Research Associate to support an exciting project funded by SHRF and SSHRC on the intersection of urban design and population health.
This one-year, full-time position (with the possibility of extension) is based at the Regina Campus. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research team conducting participatory, community-engaged research using innovative approaches such as arts-based methods (e.g., photovoice, digital storytelling, reflective diaries) and consensus-building techniques (e.g., Nominal Group Technique, World Cafe, Delphi).
This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that engages community organizations, youth-led groups, municipal policy and decision-makers, urban design professionals, and public health leaders in shaping healthier, more equitable and inclusive cities and communities.
The successful applicant will:

• Collaborate within a research team and independently, engaging diverse stakeholders (community partners, policy makers, service providers, professionals, youth organizations).
• Apply strong qualitative research skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation (e.g., interviews, focus groups, consensus-building methods, document analysis).
• Support project management by coordinating research activities, timelines, and outputs.
• Lead and support ethics applications and ensure compliance with research ethics protocols.
• Conduct literature reviews (scoping, narrative, rapid reviews) and synthesize evidence.
• Support the preparation of high-quality research outputs including peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, reports, and conference presentations.
• Present and communicate research findings to academic, policy, and community audiences at local, national, and international levels.
• Provide regular updates to the research team on research participant engagement, data collection, and analysis.

Position Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in public health, health policy, political science, or a related social science discipline; a thesis-based Master's is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of research experience in public health or population health, with demonstrated responsibility for ethics applications, and qualitative data analysis.
• Strong track record in academic publishing, including at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Research Skills:

• Proven expertise in qualitative research (data collection and analysis using thematic analysis, grounded theory, or related approaches).
• Experience with focus groups, policy roundtables, or participatory community-engaged research is a significant asset.
• Proficiency with NVivo (or similar qualitative analysis software), bibliographic management tools (e.g., EndNote), and academic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, etc.).

Professional Skills:

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary, fast-paced environments.
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and commitment to producing rigorous, high-quality work.

Physical Demands
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 5791 Research
Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
Status Term
Work Hours
The successful applicant should be available to start work immediately. Term, full-time (37 hours/week), with the possibility of extension. Flexible arrangements may be considered in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 1 year term (with the possibility of extension)
Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date 09/10/2025
Job Close Date 09/23/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following: * A cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience.

• A current CV
• A sample of a recent peer-reviewed publication.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

• Yes
• No
• Are you a current employee of the university?

• Yes
• No
• What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PHD
• Please describe your experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data as part of a research team.

(Open Ended Question)
Documents Required
Required Documents * Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Info
• Sample Research Publication 1

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