Student Research Assistant

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution in Saskatchewan is seeking a Student Research Assistant to support a professor in Introductory Statistics. The successful candidate will perform tasks such as typing exercises, formatting documents, and creating PowerPoint slides remotely. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This is a casual position with a pay rate of $22.17/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency across large volumes of text and slides.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and digital publishing platforms such as Pressbooks.
• Efficient data entry and formatting skills, including working with tables, references, and structured documents.
• Excellent time management and organization, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• An introductory knowledge of Statistics would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Typing 15 pages of exercises (approximately 7 hours)
• Formatting all exercises with references (approximately 3 hours)
• Preparing 300 PowerPoint Slides (approximately 20 hours)
• Pressbook work (uploading and checking) (approximately 10 hours)

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Efficient data entry and formatting skills

Excellent time management and organization

Introductory knowledge of Statistics

Job description

Student Research Assistant

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Position Details

Posting Summary
Competition Number 20252151SS
Position Title Student Research Assistant
Faculty/Department AVP (Academic) Office Unit Centre for Teaching and Learning
Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791
Job Family Category Student
Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary: This position is to support Dr. Arzu Sardarli, Professor of Physics and Mathematics at the First Nations University campus in Prince Albert. The class associated with the project is Introductory Statistics.

The project duties will be as follows:

• Typing 15 pages of exercises (with some tables) – approximately 7 hours
• Formatting all exercises with references – approximately 3 hours
• Preparing 300 PowerPoint Slides (copy/paste) – approximately 20 hours
• Pressbook work (uploading and checking) – approximately 10 hours

Please note: The successful candidate will work remotely online. There will be no travel involved.

Position Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency across large volumes of text and slides.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and digital publishing platforms such as Pressbooks.
• Efficient data entry and formatting skills, including working with tables, references, and structured documents.
• Excellent time management and organization, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• An introductory knowledge of Statistics would be an asset.

Physical Demands

Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range 22.17/hour Status Casual Work Hours Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) 40 hours Full-Time/Part-Time Casual Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information Job Open Date 11/13/2025 Job Close Date 11/19/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

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Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Reference Contact Info