RA II [International Students’ Experiences, Motivation, Engagement, and Belonging Study]

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandon University invites applications for a Research Assistant II in the CREAMS Research Lab to support a study on International Students’ Experiences, Motivation, Engagement, and Belonging. Responsibilities include recruitment, surveys, interviews, and data organization under supervision.

You will work up to 80 hours total from Nov 9, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027, with flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields, with strong

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate program in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, International Studies, or related discipline.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn research methods, data management, and qualitative analysis; commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment, survey administration, interview scheduling, and research communications.
• Transcribe interviews and organize survey data; maintain accurate research records.
• Support coding, analysis of transcripts, and literature search summaries on relevant topics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Learning research methods

Data management

Qualitative analysis

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Undergraduate student in Education / Psychology / Sociology / Social Work / International Studies

Job description

RA II [International Students’ Experiences, Motivation, Engagement, and Belonging Study]

Position Vacancy
Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on November 5, 2026
Classification: Research Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: RA II [International Students’ Experiences, Motivation, Engagement, and Belonging Study]Department: CREAMS Research Lab (Culture & Regulation of Learning for Engagement, Academic Motivation, and Success)
Wage or Salary: $18.73/hr SAIII OR RAII
Number of Hours to Work: 80hours total, with flexible scheduling based on research needs.
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Number of Positions available: 1
End Date of Employment: June 30, 2027
Course title and number (if applicable): N/A
Date Issued: Oct. 28, 2026

Qualifications/Experience: Required: Enrollment in an undergraduate program in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, International Studies, or a related discipline. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, and meet deadlines. Willingness to learn research methods, data management, and qualitative analysis techniques. Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and ethical research practices.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Experience as an international student or demonstrated knowledge of international students’ experiences in Canadian higher education. Interest in culturally responsive teaching, self-regulated learning, student belonging, motivation, and engagement. Previous involvement in academic research, research-related volunteer activities, or student engagement initiatives. Experience working with culturally diverse student communities, including African, Black, and Caribbean students. Familiarity with literature searches, survey research, interviews, or qualitative data analysis. The successful candidate will participate in scheduled project meetings, relevant CREAMS Research Lab activities, and research training sessions as required, within authorized paid working hours.

Key Duties: Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will:Assist with participant recruitment, survey administration, interview scheduling, and research communications involving international students. Transcribe interviews, organize and clean survey data, and maintain accurate research records. Support preliminary coding and analysis of interview transcripts, survey responses, and related research materials. Conduct literature searches and prepare summaries on culturally responsive teaching, self-regulated learning, international student experiences, belonging, motivation, and engagement. Assist with approved research activities involving African, Black, and Caribbean students, including focus-group preparation, data organization, and research reporting. Participate in relevant CREAMS Research Lab meetings and research training while maintaining ethics protocols. Perform other related assigned duties.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [e-mail]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request. 10.2026

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