February 17, 2025

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (BAND LEVEL 7)

Faculty of Education

(Contractual Position to March 31, 2026)

(Part-time; 10 Hours per Week)

This position is funded through an external grant

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES 

Reporting to the principal researcher, the Research Assistant II will be responsible for recruiting participants; organizing and conducting in-person and telephone interviews; performing statistical analysis (including factor analysis and using SPSS); conducting interpretive analysis (for explanatory mixed-methods research); performing conceptual analysis; conducting literature review; preparing manuscript; presenting at conferences; and performing other related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience (1-3 years) in conducting quantitative research with peer-reviewed publications and tri-council funding; completion of coursework towards a master’s degree is required. The successful applicant must have research experience in the behavioural sciences and education. Familiarity with the philosophical underpinnings of Habermasian "communicative rationality" (including "dialogic agency", "rational trust", and "practical discourse") is essential. This position requires extensive knowledge and requisite skills for engaging in survey design, piloting, and validation.

SALARY                    $59,901 - $70,273 per annum (Non- Bargaining)

CLOSING DATE        March 3, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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