Job Description

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Position Title Student Research Assistant - Justice Studies
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts
Unit Arts-Justice Studies
Employee Group CUPE 2419
CUPE 5791 Job Family
Category Student
Number of Vacancies 1
Position SummaryI am seeking applicants for one Research Assistant who will be responsible for assisting in a research project as outlined below.Project Title - Canadian Federal Prison Health Services: Challenges and ConsiderationsIn the current project, we will engage in a thematic analysis of Office of the Correctional Investigator (OCI) reports, Correctional Services Canada (CSC) reports, and other public policy and government reports. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of how federal prison health services operate, how services are structured and funded, and how the methods and processes by which they are held accountable.Objectives: To this end, our research objectives are:1. Explore the ongoing challenges in federal prison health services;2. Offer considerations and/or recommendations for improvement and/or better outcomes in federal prison health services.Typical Duties include:xe2x97x8f Conduct a comprehensive literature review and thematic analysisxe2x97x8f Communicate with principal investigator on a regular basisxe2x97x8f Perform other related duties as requiredPosition RequirementsPreferred Skills & Abilities:xe2x97x8f Advanced writing skillsxe2x97x8f Time managementxe2x97x8f Prior experience with creating literature reviews and thematic analysesQualifications:The preferred candidate should be enrolled in a certificate or degree in social science or humanities. The preferred candidate is required to be enrolled at the University of Regina.
Physical Demands
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement
Status Term
Work HoursUp to a maximum of 15 hours per week between January 2025 and April 2025.Course Modality
Course Dates and Time
Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 6, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Preference Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not TargetedAdditional InformationContact InformationDr. James Gacek
James.Gacek@uregina.caJob Open Date 12/23/2024
Job Close Date 12/29/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Application InstructionsIf you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to. Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International - Student Services to obtain a xe2x80x9cVerification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campusxe2x80x9d letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.
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