Research Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is recruiting a Graduate Research Assistant to work with and report to Dr. Michelle Bussiere-Prytula, Associate Professor at JSGS. The typical duties of the Research Assistant will support the JSGS Nation-Building project, funded by SSHRC.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent in a public policy-relevant discipline (i.e., political science, sociology, economics, education, law, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively
• Demonstrated ability to perform and excel in repetitive tasks
• Proven capacity to work independently, plan effectively, adhere to timelines, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Applicants currently registered in a research-oriented graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan and particularly in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

Responsibilities

• Assisting with developing participant invitation lists
• Supporting the scheduling and coordination of in-person and online roundtable sessions
• Providing logistical, facilitation, and data support during roundtable and workshop events
• Reviewing and verifying Zoom-generated transcripts for accuracy
• De-identifying transcripts
• Assisting in data coding
• Assisting with writing tasks as appropriate, including drafting summaries and supporting research documentation
• Other related duties as they arise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level