Student Research Assistant - Justice Studies

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Saskatchewan is seeking a Student Research Assistant for a research project focused on community services for formerly incarcerated older adults. The role requires advanced writing skills, prior experience with Nvivo, and the candidate must be enrolled at the university. The position offers part-time hours, from October 2025 to July 2026.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate should be enrolled at the University of Regina.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive literature review.
• Assist principal investigator with ethics application.
• Communicate with principal investigator on a regular basis.
• Transcription, data coding, and analysis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Advanced writing skills

Previous experience with Nvivo

Time management

Education

Enrolled in a certificate/degree in social science or humanities

Job description

Overview

Student Research Assistant - Justice Studies. This role supports a research project on Complex Needs and Community Services: Exploring Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults and Community Service Providers in Saskatchewan. The project aims to identify challenges, assess the implementation of services, and suggest changes to community services for formerly incarcerated older adults.

Position Details

Posting Summary
Competition Number 20251974SS
Position Title Student Research Assistant - Justice Studies
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts
Unit Arts-Justice Studies
Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791
Job Family Category Student
Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary
I am seeking applicants for one Research Assistant who will be responsible for assisting in a research project as outlined below.

Project Title – Complex Needs and Community Services: Exploring Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults and Community Service Providers in Saskatchewan

Project Focus In the current project, we will explore the complex needs (health, social, etc.) of formerly incarcerated older adults, connecting them to the benefits and challenges of community services. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of how complex needs are experienced in community spaces, and how these factors affect the lives of older adults upon release from incarceration, and community service providers in their work to facilitate services for this unique, vulnerable population.

Objectives

• Identify the challenges formerly incarcerated older adults face
• Assess the implementation of community services (i) by community service providers, and (ii) for formerly incarcerated older adults who are navigating services
• Suggest changes that must be made to community services

Typical Duties

• Conduct a comprehensive literature review
• Assist principal investigator with ethics application
• Communicate with principal investigator on a regular basis
• Transcription, data coding, and analysis
• Perform other related duties as required

Position Requirements

• Preferred Skills & Abilities: Advanced writing skills; Previous experience with Nvivo; Time management
• Qualifications: The preferred candidate should be enrolled in a certificate or degree in social science or humanities. The preferred candidate is required to be enrolled at the University of Regina.

Pay and Hours
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419
Salary Range As per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement
Status Term
Work Hours Up to a maximum of 4 hours per week between October 2025 and July 2026.

Course Details
Course Modality N/A
Course Dates and Time N/A
Duration October 15, 2025 - July 30, 2026
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Posting No Preference
Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information
Contact Information: Dr. James Gacek, [e-mail]

Job Open Date 10/06/2025
Job Close Date 10/12/2025
Open Until Filled No

Special Application Instructions
If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to. 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.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

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.

References

Reference Letter
Minimum References / Maximum References not specified.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Writing Samples

Optional Documents