Research Assistant for College Life Initiatives
1 month ago
The College Life initiative is a research endeavor focused on understanding the evolving mandates of British Columbia's college system and the experiences of educators engaged in research while working at colleges dedicated to education.
Key Responsibilities- Provide support for team meetings, including note-taking and organizing project documentation and timelines.
- Assist in reviewing literature and relevant policies.
- Contribute to the design of research studies and tools, such as interview guides.
- Support the preparation of ethics applications.
- Participate in data collection, analysis, and dissemination of knowledge.
To excel in this position, candidates should possess:
- A background in Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology.
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational abilities and experience in project management.
- Familiarity with policy analysis, survey design, and qualitative interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of SPSS and NVivo is advantageous.
- Completion of research methods courses in social sciences is preferred.
- Understanding of research within the college and community sectors is beneficial.
Domestic students must fulfill one of the following conditions to qualify for the Student Research Assistant role:
- Enrollment in a minimum of one (3 credit) course at Douglas College during the work term.
- Enrollment in a minimum of one (3 credit) course at Douglas College in the preceding term, with an intention to enroll in the following term.
- Enrollment in at least two (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in British Columbia during the work term.
- Enrollment in at least two (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the preceding term, with an intention to enroll in the following term.
International students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Full-time enrollment at Douglas College throughout the academic year.
- Enrollment as an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. with a valid Study Permit allowing employment, provided proof of full-time enrollment is submitted.
Compliance with legal requirements, including providing an original Social Insurance Number (SIN) and Study Permit, is mandatory before commencing work.
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