Graduate Research Assistant - Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit
The Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (SELU), in the College of Education, is seeking two graduate students interested in working as research assistants. We are currently conducting research for a school division client. Dr. Vicki Squires is the Principal Investigator and Dr. Greg McJannet is managing the research project.
In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
- Position 1 - Conduct a literature review / environment scan of current practices for specific intensive support programs.
- Position 2 – Analyzing qualitative (open ended survey response) data. The RA will be coding and theming qualitative data.
You will report to Dr. Greg McJannet.
Required Number of Hours: 60 hours over the length of the term.
Duration of Employment: June 16 – August 16, 2025, with the possibility of extension.
Qualifications
You must be registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan.
To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter and curriculum vitae. Send your application materials to: jennifer.kovar@usask.ca no later than June 12, 2025. Please indicate which position you are applying for in your cover letter.
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.
Department: Sask Education Leadership Unit
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 6/6/2025
Closing Date: 6/15/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus
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