Student Research Assistant - Faculty of Nursing

Competition Number:
75S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Nursing
Position:
Student Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 4 hours per week
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP - June 6, 2025

Under the guidance of the graduate student research assistant and the primary investigator, Dr. Margie Burns, assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing at 精童欲女, the undergraduate student research assistant will be responsible for scholarly activities related to a research project titled 鈥淭he experiences of individuals seeking and accessing gender affirming care on Prince Edward Island.鈥�

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance of the graduate student research assistant and primary investigator the undergraduate student research assistant will assist with research activities including:

  • Participant recruitment
  • Data transcription
  • Data cleaning and analysis
  • Assisting with report writing
  • Dissemination activities, and 
  • Other activities relating to this project

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current enrollment in a 精童欲女 undergraduate program and ability to attend in-person research meetings
  • Strong understanding of trans, non-binary, Two Spirit and gender diverse communities and people
  • Knowledge of anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices and principles
  • Lived experiences of 2S/LGBTQIA+/ BIPOC identity is an asset
  • Experience in qualitative research activities is an asset
  • Demonstrated critical thinking ability, initiative, good organizational skills, flexibility, ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to accurately follow instruction and attention to detail are important skills in this position
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are assets

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Application Instructions:

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