Job Description

Position Overview

The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology in the Faculty of Arts invites applications for a 2 Summer Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 2 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidates for this position will work with Dr. Jennifer Leason and her research lab team. We are looking for three (2) summer student research assistants. Funding will be provided to candidates that are either recent high school graduates, or undergraduate/recent undergraduate grads that are looking for summer internship work, learning opportunities in a research setting, and work experiences in academic research. Students will report to the Research Manager and principle investigator

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Prepare, manipulate, and manage data bases
• Assist with the preparation of project related reporting, manuscripts, and presentations
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered and correct errors
• Prepare tables, graphs, facts sheets, and written reports of research results
• Prepare information or documents related to legal or regulatory matters
• Prepare and edit any ethics applications and/or protocols required for research documentation
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures
• Complete interviews or surveys with research participants
• Conduct internet based and library research reviews
• Present research findings to stakeholders, communities, and participants
• Transcribe and code data
• Track research participants, and preform necessary follow-up tasks
• Preform needs assessments or consult with clients and community leaders to determine types of research information required
• Apply a culturally relevant gender-based analysis to all work, project materials, resources and tools

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Undergraduate Degree
• Demonstrates proficiency in resource planning
• Effective oral and written communication
• Exceptional interpersonal and active listening skills, including cultural safety and competency
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Proven ability to synthesize information
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality when dealing with external agencies and researchers
• Demonstrate ability to write reports, letters, and other materials clearly and concisely
• Effective time management skills, including ability to meet timelines and deadlines
• Proven organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities and deadlines
• Excellent computer skills, including experiences with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with digital story telling methods
• Relevant experience working or volunteering with Not-for-Profit Organizations or Corporations is an asset
• Experience using MaxQDA, NVIVO, and Endnotes software
• Experiences and education in Indigenous epistemologies and methodologies
• Worked with marginalized communities and an understanding of social determinants of health and wellness
• Experiences with literature reviews and academic publishing
• Understanding of trauma informed care and communication, and sensitivity when working with marginalized populations
• Ability to work within feminist and social justice theory and practices

Application Deadline: July 12, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.

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