Student Research Assistant

5 hours ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time $24,000 - $48,000 per year

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Dr. Alana Abramson in the department of Criminology.

SUMMARY
The Student Research Assistant will be involved in many aspects of the community-based action research project called the Community Helpline for Incarcerated People (CHIP). This service began in December 2024 and is a trauma informed, crisis line for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people to call. This is a part-time position of 60 hours over the course of four months. The Student Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator in preparing a comprehensive report to inform future research, funder and community partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend Research Team Meetings: Attend regular research team meetings, including meetings with Community Advisory Committee meetings comprised of community partners and people with lived experience of incarceration.
  • Coordination of Project Tasks: Assist in the organization research and administrative tasks with Principal Investigator.
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of research data using appropriate methodologies and software tools.
  • Data Entry and Management: Accurately enter and manage research data in databases or spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Draft Research Reports: Help in preparing research reports, summaries, and presentations.
  • Support Project Documentation: Keep detailed and accurate records of research procedures, findings, and results.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current KPU students, preferably with prior experience in academic or applied research, either through coursework or involvement in research projects, is desirable.
  • 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.

SALARY INFORMATION:
Anticipated hourly rate: $19.28

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