Research Assistant

1 month ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Research Assistant**:
**Primary Purpose**: We are looking for a dynamic and outgoing individual who would like to work with our team on a project called Decolonization of Digital Learning Spaces. The purpose of this project is to connect with peoples in Saskatchewan, Canada, and possibly around the world who are interested in the development of co-designed, autonomous, and sustainable community digital learning spaces based on solid methodological foundations that enhance the understanding of authentic community needs, situations, aspirations, experiences, and expectations.

**Nature of Work**:The focus of **this** position within the project is to work alongside Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) communities **and identify appropriate research methods/approaches to help in increasing understanding of how we can design digital learning tools and digital learning spaces for the DHH community. For this reason, we are seeking someone fluent in **American Sign Language (ASL)** and with some knowledge of an **Indigenous Sign Language (ISL).**

This position offers great opportunities for growth in communication skills, research methods, understanding of research, networking with DHH communities, and writing opportunities.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities may include any or all the following:

- take the lead with some of the relationships with DHH communities;
- bring a DHH understanding to assist with and advise on:

- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)**
- Be fluent in ASL;
- Have knowledge of an ISL;
- Have in-depth knowledge of Deaf culture;
- Have excellent communications skills (enjoy meeting new people)Be prepared/able to work flexibly across time zones;
- Be a creative problem-solver.
- Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

**Department**: Curriculum Studies
**Status**: Term 8 months
**Employment Group**: Research Positions - Non-union
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**:.20
**Salary**: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Phase/Band**:Not Applicable
**Posted Date**: 2/21/2024
**Closing Date**: 2/28/2024
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable



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