BROCK UNIVERSITY

Research Assistant - MA complete

St. Catharines, Main Campus Part time

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. 

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Post End Date:

May 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Temporary Research Positions (Employee Group)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with a completed Master’s degree and a strong background in qualitative research methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, international research project in a flexible and supportive work environment.

50 hours, with the possibility of increase.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating online interviews with research participants
  • Support qualitative data collection including individual interviews, data transcription, thematic analysis
  • Comfortable in interviewing male and female participants 
  • Perform literature review
  • Manage timelines and ensure project tasks are completed efficiently
  • Communicate effectively with team members and external collaborator
  • Contribute in manuscript writing, dissemination and peer- reviewed publication

Qualifications:
  • Completed Master’s degree (required)
  • Demonstrated experience or training in qualitative research methodologies
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Work Conditions:
  • Flexible and negotiable hours, depending on project needs and stage of work
  • Opportunity to contribute to an international, collaborative research initiative

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

 

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

 

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.caif you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

 

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

 

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.