Student Research Assistant - Fall 2026 (JN)

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 3,306,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Regina invites applications for a part-time Student Research Assistant – Fall 2026. The RA will assist with an institutional research project examining pay equity using existing survey data.

Applicants must be a currently registered PhD student, demonstrate strong statistics and writing skills, and be proficient in SPSS; NVivo and Qualtrics are assets. Work is on campus for up to 120 hours between Oct 20 and Dec 30, 2026. Confidentiality agreements apply.

Qualifications

• Current PhD student eligible to work on campus.
• Strong statistical abilities from graduate studies or research.
• Experience with quantitative survey analysis preferred; writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct statistical analyses for survey data.
• Code and analyze qualitative data from open-ended questions.
• Conduct literature reviews on pay equity in Canadian universities.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SPSS

NVivo

Qualtrics

Literature review

Academic writing

Education

PhD student enrolled

Tools

SPSS

NVivo

Qualtrics

Job description

Student Research Assistant - Fall 2026 (JN)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations

The University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired.

To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International – Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.

Position Details

Competition Number 20260797SS

Position Title Student Research Assistant - Fall 2026 (JN)

Faculty/Department Faculty of Education

Unit Education-Other

Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791

Job Family Category Student

Number of Vacancies 1

This position is open to currently registered PhD students at the University of Regina. The research assistant (RA) will assist with an institutional research project examining pay equity at the University of Regina.

Responsibilities

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and conducting statistical analyses to identify potential statistically significant relationships or differences associated with several sociodemographic variables, using an existing Qualtrics survey dataset.
• Coding and analyzing qualitative data from open-ended survey questions.
• Assisting with literature review tasks, such as identifying and summarizing peer-reviewed literature on the topic of pay equity in Canadian universities.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate must be capable of identifying, designing, and conducting the most appropriate statistical analyses for a survey dataset based on defined research questions. The successful candidate will provide evidence of strong statistical abilities gained through completed courses in advanced (social) statistics and/or an active graduate-level research program using quantitative methods. Applicants must be a currently registered PhD student at the University of Regina.

• Strong statistical skills are required, with preference for social statistics and quantitative survey data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with SPSS software is required.
• Candidates with experience doing quantitative survey analysis are preferred.
• Experience with qualitative coding and analysis is an asset.
• Proficiency with NVivo software is an asset.
• Applicants must have experience locating journal articles and other academic literature using the University of Regina library system and academic databases.
• Strong writing skills are required.
• The candidate must maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and will be required to sign a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement.

Physical Demands and Compensation

Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419

Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement

Status Term

Work Hours It is expected the research assistant will work for up to 120 hours for the duration of the contract (depending on the availability of work).

Course Modality and Schedule

Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) October 20th – December 30th, 2026

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference

Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Contact Information

For questions, please contact Dr. James Nahachewsky ( [e-mail] ) or Dr. Amber Fletcher ( [e-mail] ).

Job Dates

Job Open Date 09/29/2026

Job Close Date 10/06/2026

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.

Reference Letter

Minimum References

Maximum References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript(s)

Optional Documents