Research Associate - INTERACT, Community Health & Epidemiology

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon is seeking a Research Associate and Project Manager for the INTERACT study, leading day-to-day research activities and coordinating with researchers and students. You will support grant writing, manage budgets, oversee data collection and analysis, and help publish knowledge translation outputs.

The role reports to the principal investigator and is based at SPHERU offices.

Qualifications

• University degree in a research-related field; master’s level preferred.
• Minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Computer experience required, including experience MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise initiative in conducting research and work independently or in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to compose and write reports, letters and other materials clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development, management and operation of complex research activities including maintaining a large data set and oversees participant retention activities.
• Reviews, updates and participates in the development of data collection methodologies, instruments and databases.
• Provides training to staff involved in data collection and analysis.
• Oversees, prepares and participates in data collection.
• Negotiates procedures and timelines with external agencies involved in data collection.
• Contributes to the writing of reports, scientific abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Conducts literature reviews and summarizes relevant literature.
• Prepares ethics application renewals and assists with grant applications.
• Assists with project budget management by processing financial requisitions, tracking and projecting project expenditures.
• Coordinates and attends meetings and presents research findings.
• Builds positive relations with participants, community and external partners.

Job description

Primary Purpose:

This is research associate and project management role for the INTERACT study. The study is about the health and social impact of the incoming Bus Rapid Transit system in Saskatoon and the light rail system in Ottawa. Tasks include managing day-to-day research and administrative activities for the project, supporting grant writing, coordinating between researchers, and helping with publishing knowledge translation and academic outputs.

Nature of Work:

This role with be the lead staff person, in collaboration with researchers and students for the INTERACT research team. This individual will be responsible for managing activities of the research projects of the, including administration (i.e. budget management and bi-annual funder reports), data collection/analysis (i.e. leading measurement sessions, and possible contribution to grant and manuscript writing. The coordinator will work out of the SPHERU offices at the University of Saskatchewan and will report directly to Daniel Fuller, principal Investigator. Eligible benefits and sick leave will be provided according to the non-union employee handbook (working.usask.ca)

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Coordinates the development, management and operation of complex research activities including maintaining a large data set and oversees participant retention activities;
• Reviews, updates and participates in the development of data collection methodologies, instruments and databases;
• Provides training to staff involved in data collection and analysis;
• Oversees, prepares and participates in data collection;
• Negotiates procedures and timelines with external agencies involved in data collection;
• Contributes to the writing of reports, scientific abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts;
• Conducts literature reviews and summarizes relevant literature;
• Prepares ethics application renewals and assists with grant applications;
• Assists with project budget management by processing financial requisitions, tracking and projecting project expenditures;
• Coordinates and attends meetings and presents research findings;
• Builds positive relations with participants, community and external partners.

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in a research-related field, master’s level preferred.

Experience

• Minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Graduate degree preferred;
• Computer experience required, including experience MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to exercise initiative in conducting research and ability to work both independently and within a team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to compose and write reports, letters and other materials clearly and concisely.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Effective oral and written communication in English, and working oral French considered a significant asset;
• Ability to synthesize information, autonomy, creativity, and ability to work in a team;
• Research analytical skills (data manipulation, analysis, interpretation) is an asset;
• Computer experience required, including experience MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Daniel Fuller at 306-966-7650 or [e-mail].

Department: Community Health & Epidemiology

Status: Term 3 years with the possibility of extension

Employment Group: Research Associates - PSAC

Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30pm

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $57,129.80 - 91,436.80 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Posted Date: 10/5/2026

Closing Date: 10/16/2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Site

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: EDI Framework for Action . 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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