Research Assistant, School of Public Health

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university seeks a Research Assistant for the School of Public Health. This role involves supporting the development of a scale measuring transportation challenges through data collection and qualitative analysis. Candidates must be graduate students at the university, with skills in communication, critical thinking, and experience with NVivo. The position is on-campus, casual, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Eligibility requires being enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan.
• Research experience in Health Studies, Clinical Psychology, or related fields is an asset.
• Prior experience conducting focus groups/interviews is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct focus groups.
• Assist with performing qualitative analyses.
• Meet bi-weekly for progress updates.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Experience with NVivo

Ability to work independently

Ability to work within a team

Education

Enrolled as a graduate student

Tools

NVivo

Job description

Research Assistant, School of Public Health

Primary Purpose: To provide support in developing a scale that measures transportation challenges in its users. The RA will provide support with data collection and analysis, with opportunities to be involved in presentations and publications.

Nature of Work: The purpose of this project is to conceptualize and measure anxiety in transit users leading to the development of a new scale. This scale will inform how current transit systems/routes meet the needs of its residents and how they can be potentially improved. We are looking for one graduate research assistant to help the research team conduct focus groups and assist with qualitative analysis using NVivo.

Accountabilities

• Help conduct focus groups
• Assist in performing qualitative analyses
• Meet bi-weekly (progress update)

Qualifications

Eligibility: Must be enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan and must be on‑campus (work will take place at the Driving Simulation and Research Laboratory).

Experience: Research experience in Health Studies, Clinical Psychology or anything related to transportation is an asset. The candidate should have prior experience conducting focus groups/interviews, be familiar with qualitative analysis, experience with using NVivo, and have good critical thinking and writing skills.

Skills: Effective communication skills (written and verbal); strong interpersonal skills, including ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team structure.

Review of applicants will continue immediately and until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter explaining your interest and relevant background, your CV, as well as the names and contact information for two references to:

Alexander Crizzle, PhD, MPH, CE
Professor, Director of the Driving Research and Simulation Laboratory
School of Public Health
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Department: School of Public Health
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 12/3/2025
Closing Date: 12/23/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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