Research Associate

University of Regina; Regina; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a Research Associate to support the evaluation of PTSD studies. This role involves conducting data analysis, designing surveys, and contributing to publications. Candidates should have a graduate degree and strong skills in data analysis, communication, and teamwork. Remote work is a possibility.

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge and experience with data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with peer-reviewed research from conceptualization to publication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of the RCMP PTSD Longitudinal Study.
• Conduct interviews and design surveys for data collection.
• Prepare presentations and publications for knowledge translation.

Skills

Data analysis

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant field

Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Social media

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary : The Psychological Trauma and Stress Systems (PTSS) lab is a team located at the University of Regina within the Faculty of Arts. The PTSS lab is led by Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, a clinical psychologist and expert of psychological trauma in Canadian public safety personnel (PSP). The PTSS lab team is dedicated to helping PSP thrive and backed by clinicians, researchers, and operational staff who provide evidence-informed lifesaving solutions to reduce the impacts of trauma and stress.

Reporting to Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, the Research Associate will support the evaluation of the RCMP PTSD Longitudinal Study and other projects within the PTSS lab through a range of activities that will primarily include participant data management, data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) and writing for both academic and public audiences.

As part of the position, the Research Associate will be working together with the lab team in any of these following activities :

• Survey development – conduct interviews with project’s interested parties, design and tailor surveys, and disseminating surveys for data collection.
• Data collection, analysis, synthesis, and interpretation. Preparing presentations and publications as well as lay summaries for knowledge translation.
• Assisting with grand and proposal development.
• Support knowledge translation activities.
• Help direct graduate students and other staffing sub analysis and research tasks.

Supervision and training will be provided.

Remote work is a possibility.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements :

A graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in Social Work, Education, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology.

In addition, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required :

• Theoretical knowledge, as well as experience with collecting and analyzing quantitative or qualitative data;
• Demonstrated experience with peer-reviewed research from conceptualization through to publication.
• Knowledge of mental health, trauma, and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience with research design;
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, web page management, social media);
• Experience with SPSS and reference management;
• Experience with qualitative or quantitative analysis preferred;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team;
• Ability to work independently; and,
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Considered assets

• Bilingualism in English and French;
• Previous experience working with public safety personnel;
• Experience with participant interviewing;
• Research management skills;
• Experience with dissemination of research (e.g., presentations, preparation of manuscripts); and,
• Knowledge and experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, ethics, and assessment.