Research Assistant IV – Department of Geography and Environment

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2023

Classification: Research Assistant IV Employee Group: PSAC Job Title: Research Assistant Department: Geography & Environment Wage or Salary: $26.32 Hours of Work: 10 hours per week Start Date: October 16, 2023 Number of Positions available: 1 Length of Appointment: until February 16, 2024 Course title and number (if applicable): Date Issued: September 15, 2023

Duties:

Healing rural health systems is a knowledge translation project. The goal of the project is to examine the reach and understandings developed from a media campaign that involves sharing research findings about the influence of COVID-19 on the working conditions and mental health of rural healthcare workers. The RA will contribute to the team by: -Conducting literature reviews, -Posting content on social media Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, -Monitoring and collecting re-posts, -Managing survey and focus group recruitment -Analyzing and writing up results -Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

– Strong research and academic writing skills, – Strong lay communication skills and ability to adapt language for different audiences, – Effective social media (e.g., twitter and facebook) and web-based communication skills, – Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, – High regard for quality and attention to detail, -Preference given to graduate students or third-fourth year undergraduate students -Training and experience with qualitative research methods, analysis and dissemination is required

To Apply: For more information about the project see www. safeplacesproject.com or contact Dr. Rachel Herron ([email protected]). Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected]

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

Human Resources Room 337, Clark Hall 270 – 18th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6A9

Phone: (204) 727-9782 Fax: (204) 726-1957 Email: [email protected]