Graduate Research Assistant for a Study On Breast - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

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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, 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