Research Assistant

2 weeks 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



  • Saskatoon, Canada A Horizon Ag Research Ltd. Full time

    A Horizon Ag Research Ltd. is an agricultural contract research company that works in the Saskatoon area. A Horizon Ag Research focuses on small plot research for development of new pesticides, seed varieties and agronomic research. **Job Title**: Summer Research Assistant **Job Location**: Saskatoon Area **Number of Positions**: 3 **Position Start...

  • Research Technologist

    2 months ago


    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Research Council Full time

    Overview The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Rare Earth Element Division has a career opportunity for a Research Technologist. This position will assist with research and development activities at SRC’s Rare Earth Processing Facility—North America’s first fully integrated, commercial, demonstration facility with hydrometallurgy, separation...

  • Research Technologist

    3 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatchewan Research Council Full time

    Overview The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Rare Earth Element Division has a career opportunity for a Research Technologist. This position will assist with research and development activities at SRC’s Rare Earth Processing Facility—North America’s first fully integrated, commercial, demonstration facility with hydrometallurgy, separation...


  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Saskatchewan Research Council Full time

    Overview The Saskatchewan Research Council's (SRC) Rare Earth Element Division has a career opportunity for a Research Technologist. This position will assist with research and development activities at SRC's Rare Earth Processing Facility—North America's first fully integrated, commercial, demonstration facility with hydrometallurgy, separation and...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    **Research Assistant**: **Primary Purpose**: To provide research and administrative support for Pewaseskwan - the Indigenous Wellness Research Group. **Nature of Work**: The Research Assistant will report to the Principal Investigators, with day-to-day direction from the Executive Director. The team comprises research assistants, community research...


  • Saskatoon, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Research Officer in Agroecosystems Bioinformatics to support our Aquatic Crop and Resource Development Research Center. This person would be someone who shares our core...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Clinical Research Assistant **Contact/Scientist** The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a part-time (3 days per week) Clinical Research Assistant for a one year contract, with the possibility of extension. The individual will be responsible for data collection and entry for a multitude of ongoing clinical research trials under the general...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Clinical Research Assistant **Contact/Scientist** The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a part-time (3 days per week) Clinical Research Assistant for a one year contract, with the possibility of extension. The individual will be responsible for data collection and entry for a multitude of ongoing clinical research trials under the general...

  • Research Assistant

    3 days ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    **Research Assistant**: **Primary Purpose**: We are looking for a Research Assistant/Coordinator with a “can do” attitude and strong interpersonal and organizational skills to support bone health research in Dr. Saija Kontulainen’s lab at the College of Kinesiology. The position will provide study coordination and technical support for the **Canadian...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Research Assistant Primary Purpose: To provide support on ethics applications, data acquisition, and research coordination on research projects conducted under the leadership of Dr. Nathan Kolla. Nature of Work: Dr. Kolla is currently seeking a Research Assistant to assist with and organize a research program examining biomarkers of personality...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Research Assistant Primary Purpose: To provide support on ethics applications, data acquisition, and research coordination on research projects conducted under the leadership of Dr. Nathan Kolla. Nature of Work: Dr. Kolla is currently seeking a Research Assistant to assist with and organize a research program examining biomarkers of personality...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    **Research Assistant**: **Primary Purpose**: To provide research support for the Mâmawô-Kotawân project. Pewaseskwan is partnering with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Project ECHO to bring peer support workers together virtually, offering ongoing training and cultural and mental health support to increase capacity and prevent burnout. These...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    **Research Assistant**: The Graduate Research Assistant will report to Dr. Haizhen Mou, Professor and Principal Investigator, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS). The general location of work will be at the University of Saskatchewan. The typical duties for the Research Assistant include: - Providing research support for the child care...

  • Research Assistant

    2 months ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    **Research Assistant**: In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be: Research, data analysis in R, text and.csv file wrangling, writing scripts, preparing reports, writing papers and annotated bibliographies, generating graphs/figures/tables, literature/library research and review, finding solutions for workflow...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Research Assistant:Primary Purpose: We are looking for a Research Assistant/Coordinator with a "can do" attitude and strong interpersonal and organizational skills to support bone health research in Dr. Saija Kontulainen's lab at the College of Kinesiology. The position will provide study coordination and technical support for the Canadian Bone Strength...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Research Assistant - Indigenous Research Chair:Primary Purpose**: To provide research assistance to the Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing and contribute meaningfully to administration activities and research processes.Nature of Work: Reporting to the Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing, this position will be responsible to organize and respond to...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Research Assistant - Indigenous Studies:In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:Primary research, data entry, literature/library research, administrative tasks and provision of other research support and assistance. It would be an asset to be familiar with Métis research, Métis research protocols and...


  • Saskatoon, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Research Officer (RO) in Crop Phytobiome Systems to support our Aquatic Crop and Resource Development Research Center. This person would be someone who shares our core...

  • Research Assistant

    5 days ago


    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    Research Assistant:In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:Research, data analysis in R, text file wrangling, writing scripts, preparing reports, writing papers and annotated bibliographies, generating graphs/figures/tables, literature/library research and review, finding solutions for workflow...

  • Research Assistant

    6 days ago


    Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

    **Research Assistant**: **Primary Purpose**:The purpose of this position is to support research and administrative activities related to the study “’Leave no one behind’ - Stimulating access to justice for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).” **Typical Duties or Accountabilities**: The proposed project seeks to understand the...