Research Assistant

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Competition ID:

4393

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

November 19, 2025

# of Openings:

3

• Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Sunny Mangat, department of Criminology.

SUMMARY

The Student Research Assistant will support a community-based research initiative focused on the sexual health of women and LGBTQ+ individuals from India. This role involves assisting with carrying out research over the course of the next three years in collaboration with community partners. Key responsibilities include data production and management, literature review and background research, data analysis, documentation and reporting, project coordination and collaboration, professional development and learning. This part-time position (approximately 15 hours per week) is offered on a six-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You may be responsible for any or all of the following:

• Attend Research Meetings: Attend regular research meetings, including regular meetings with principal investigator and community partners, share progress and contribute to discussions.
• Organize Research Meetings and communications: Lead the organization of regular team meetings, including community partners and communications between partners.
• Data Collection and Management: Assist with collecting both quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Support participant recruitment, scheduling, and data entry while ensuring all information is stored securely and handled ethically.
• Literature review and background research: Conduct literature searches and summarize key findings relevant to the project's research questions. Maintain organized reference lists using citation software and contribute to background sections in reports or publications.
• Data Analysis: Support both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including statistical testing and thematic coding. Help interpret mixed method results and prepare visual summaries such as tables, charts, and figures.
• Documentation and Reporting: Assist with drafting research documentation, progress updates, and written reports. Contributes to the preparation of manuscripts, conference materials, and data visualizations for dissemination.
• Project Coordination: Attend research team meetings, take notes, and help coordinate communication among project members. Maintain organized project files, monitor timelines, and ensure smooth collaboration between researchers and partners.
• Professional Development and Learning: Engage in research training and skill-building opportunities related to mixed-methods research. Contribute ideas to improve project design and gain hands-on experience in academic research and analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current KPU students, preferably with prior experience in academic or applied research, either through coursework or involvement in research projects, is desirable.
• Interest or experience in community-based research or topics related to sexual health, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ advocacy
• Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and dealing with change, delays or unexpected events, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to assist in writing research reports, presenting findings and communicating with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and overcome obstacles.
• Proven ability to recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in all types of situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to assist in writing research reports and communicating with team members.

SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $23.00

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

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Note to Applicants

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