Student Research Assistant, Menstrual Cycle Research Group

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Douglas College

New Westminster

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

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4 days ago

Job description

Position Details

Location: New Westminster Campus

Salary Range: $19.53/hour

The Opportunity:
You’re passionate about research and bringing new knowledge to the forefront alongside others who are just as driven as you are in their search for answers. Your curiosity fuels your learning, but where you really shine is your ability to collaborate with diverse groups like students, faculty experts and employees, and community partners.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Research Assistant position, and gain real-world research experience, while creating meaningful career connections.

WHAT WE OFFER:
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

Transit-accessible campuses
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
Competitive salaries
Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
Professional Development funding
Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES:
The Student Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting work related to a qualitative research project, examining reproductive health experiences in Canadian prisons.

Assist with high-level literature review by gathering and reviewing articles
Assist with environmental scan by gathering and reviewing existing programs and policies
Assist with analysis of study results
Assist with presentation and communication of study results in scholarly and non-scholarly venues

To be successful in this role you will need:

Experience in undergraduate research (specifically social and political aspects of menstruation and/or critical criminology)
Familiarity with Douglas College resources, such as the online library database
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Public speaking and digital communications experience
Strong problem-solving and time management ability
Ability to be detail-oriented and complete work in a timely manner
Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, external partners and faculty members.
Previous experience as a research assistant is helpful, although not required

Eligibility Criteria:
Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.
Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Additional Information:
The position is located at the New Westminster Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week.

The work terms for this position are:
1. Fall 2024: September 3, 2024 – December 19, 2024
2. Winter 2024: January 6, 2025 – April 25, 2025
3. Summer 2024: May 6, 2025 – August 18, 2025
This position will be located in the Department of Criminology.

Posting Number: 02247SA

Position Title: Student Research Assistant, Menstrual Cycle Research Group

Anticipated Start Date: 09/03/2024

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

Equity Statement:
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note:
Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 19, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.