Graduate Research Assistant, College of Nursing

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Saskatoon is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for their College of Nursing. This role involves supporting the research efforts of faculty members, conducting literature reviews, and contributing to academic publications. Applicants should currently be graduate students in health sciences or related fields with strong analytical skills and proficiency in SPSS. The position is set for 10 hours per week over one year and requires good standing in academic conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong academic standing.
• Previous experience in quantitative data collection is an asset.
• Experience with systematic literature reviews is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the research work of the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and assist in the development of grants.
• Contribute to academic papers related to health research.

Skills

Strong analytical and time management skills

Excellent listening skills and critical thinking

Interest and experience in qualitative and quantitative research processes

Interest in mixed-method designs

Strong interest in refugee and immigrant health and social determinants of health

Effective communication and organizational skills

Proficiency in quantitative data analysis and SPSS Software

Strong academic writing skills

Ability to respect confidentiality and research conduct policies

Education

Current graduate student in health sciences or related fields

Tools

SPSS

NVivo

MS Word

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant, College of Nursing

This position is within the College of Nursing, where researchers work hard to create equitable and sustainable solutions to improve health experiences and outcomes for individuals, families, and communities provincially, nationally, and internationally.

Primary Purpose:

In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be to support the research work of Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies which will include supporting Dr. Lacine in doing literature reviews, development of grants, and academic papers.

Nature of the work:

Your general work location will be at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon campus, and you will report to Dr. Louise Racine.

Required Number of Hours and Duration of Employment

Required Number of Hours: 10 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 1 year (renewable)

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities):

• Strong analytical and time management skills,
• Excellent listening skills and critical thinking,
• Interest and experience in qualitative and quantitative research processes
• Interest in mixed-method designs is an asset,
• Strong Interest in refugee and immigrant health/and social determinants of health
• Effective communication and organizational skills,
• Proficiency in quantitative data analysis and SPSS Software required
• Strong academic writing skills
• Ability to respect confidentiality and the policies related to the conduct of research at the University of Saskatchewan.

Experience:

• Good academic standing,
• Previous involvement in quantitative data collection, such as focus groups and interviews, will be an asset,
• Experience in using SPSS, NVivo® or other quantitative and qualitative data analysis software,
• Experience conducting systematic literature review,
• Experience working with MS Word and online platforms like MS Teams and Zoom,
• Experience working as part of a research team will be considered an asset.

Education:

Applicant must be a current graduate student preferably related to health science fields (i.e. Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy and Nutrition, Community Health and Epidemiology, Department of Psychology and Health Studies, etc.) but will consider Social Sciences.

To Apply

Interested applicants must include the following in their application: a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Inquiries for this position can be directed to the College of Nursing Research Coordinator by email: [e-mail]

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: College of Nursing
Staff Only: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 11/24/2025
Closing Date: 12/07/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus