Graduate Research Assistant for a Study On Breast

2 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Graduate Research Assistant for a Study on Breast Cancer among Muslim Women Refugees**:
This position is within the College of Nursing, where researchers are working hard to create equitable and sustainable solutions to improve health experiences and outcomes for individuals, families, and communities provincially, nationally, and internationally.

Your general location of work will be in research assistant office space in the Health Sciences building at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon campus and you will report to Dr. Louise Racine.

**Primary Purpose**:
In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be to support the development of a Tri-Council grant with the NPA and the multidisciplinary research team.

**Required Number of Hours**: 6 hours per week x 30 weeks
**Duration of Employment**: September 1, 2023 - April 12, 2024 with a possibility of extension

**Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)**
- Strong analytical and academic writing skills,
- Good listening skills and critical thinking,
- Interest and experience in mixed methods research,
- Effect time management and organizational skills,

**Experience**:

- Good academic standing
- Experience in doing literature reviews
- Strong quantitative research skills
- Fluent in using SPSS and library management tools
- Interest in immigrant and refugee health issues

**Education**:
B.Sc. degree in Nursing, Health Science-related field, or Social Sciences.

**To Apply**:
Inquiries for this position can be directed to Dr. Louise Racine.

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

**Department**: College of Nursing
**Status**: Casual 7 months with the possibility of extension
**Employment Group**: Graduate Students - PSAC
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: casual
**Salary**: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Phase/Band**:Not Applicable
**Posted Date**: 8/1/2023
**Closing Date**: 8/22/2023
**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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