Post-Secondary Research Assistant (Gendered and Colonial Violence project)

Primary Function:

Under the supervision and guidance of Principal Investigator, Dr. Vivian Jimenez-Estrada, the student will support research activities for a SSHRC-funded, qualitative project on gendered and colonial violence in adherence with ethics protocols and guidelines.

• Assist with the preparation of any required documents including conducting literature reviews.
• Assist in travel coordination.
• Organize meetings and note-taking for the research team.
• Arrange for translation of documents (Spanish/English and vice versa).
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals, progress, and final reports.
• Assisting with project coordination and administration of research activities.
• Ensure clarity, cohesion, and a high standard of technical execution.
• Support creative and design aspects of the project, including updating the content of a website.
• Other administrative tasks as required (keep track of expenses and reimbursements).

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience conducting literature reviews an asset.
• Successful completion of qualitative research methods courses/training an asset.
• Basic proficiency in Spanish an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to design posters, websites.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with Indigenous communities and knowledge perspectives (courses, papers, volunteering, community involvement).
• Able and willing to work in person, onsite in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas (no remote work will be offered).
• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• International students are not eligible.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Please send cover letter and resume addressed to Dr. Elaine Ho-Tassone, Director of Operations to: hiring@nordikinstitute.com

NORDIK Institute, 1520 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4 www.nordikinstitute.com

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program.