Research Assistant – Mount Royal University

Title of the Job: Research Assistant

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Job TitleResearch AssistantRequisition #X00014.29Job TypeContractUnion or Employee GroupExemptClassificationPosition End Date (if applicable)12/16/2024LocationMRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis,” which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.About the ProjectQueering COVID is supported by a SSHRC Insight Development Grant and investigates the impact of social distancing measures on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Alberta and Manitoba during the COVID-19 pandemic. Framed by queer theory’s expansive definition of family and kinship, the project unpacks the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ folks navigating “stay-at-home” measures that disconnected community members from their social supports and explores “post-COVID” experiences of community dis/connection.About the RoleThe research assistant will begin on or around October 14, 2024 and will be supervised by Corinne L. Mason (they/them), Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, Department of Humanities, Faculty of Arts.Website: https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/Arts/Departments/Humanities/Faculty/Corinne-Mason.htmThe research assistant can work remotely.ResponsibilitiesCodingPre-set code list in NVivoSummarizing dataThematic analysisData managementWorking with a large quantity of qualitative dataOrganizing and pulling data for researchersQualificationsMust have experience working with NVivo to code and analyze dataMust have completed TCPS-2 CORE Ethics TrainingMust have experience working as research assistantMust offer the contact details for a reference that can speak to your prior work as a research assistantPreference for PhD or Master’s student in community health or social sciences,Preference for a candidate with lived experience in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.Selected applicants will be invited to a short interview on Google Meet.A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document to Dr. Corinne L. Mason:Candidates that require accommodations to participate in the selection process are asked to connect with Dr. Mason,Salary: $30 per hourClosing Date: until position is filledAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at .If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

Company Name: Mount Royal University

Salary: $30 per hour

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