Graduate Assistant (Research) Casual

Posting DetailsPosition Information Job Title Graduate Assistant (Research) Casual About the University It's your time to shine!Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge's second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada's destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada's top small cities.RankTenure Information Not Applicable Position Details Overview:A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge is seeking to hire a graduate student to work as a Research Assistant, as per the Collective Agreement between the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors and the University of Lethbridge Graduate Students' Association: https://uleth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/human-resources/ES92H8wNLzZIhzP0g6B8z7cBr-7yE5d8uQMsDJEoocLW5w?e=PSWLP0. Our Healthcare Workforce research project focuses on the health and well-being of nursing professionals, examining how their daily self-care actions influence their quality of life, work-life balance, and the care/ service they provide to patients. Additionally, we aim to understand what healthcare organizations are currently doing or could do to support the overall health and well-being of nursing professionals. Graduate Assistant wages will be paid according to Schedule A of the ULGSA Collective Agreement.Employment is for 8 to 10 hours per week from August to December 2025.Major Tasks and Duties:The duties of the RA (Research) position include, but are not limited to:Creating a code document for cleaning and analyzing survey data using SPSS.Cleaning the survey data.Analyzing the data using SPSS (e.g., univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses).Preparing analysis tables for various research papers.Attending team meetings.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Skill Requirements:Strong research skills for gathering primary data, analyzing data (using SPSS), summarizing data, and reporting data results.Proficient in SPSS software and various Microsoft tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, etc.).Strong writing skills for supporting the preparation of research reports and manuscripts.Strong communication skills.Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.Eligibility Requirements:Eligible applicants must be registered graduate students at the University of Lethbridge.If you are interested in participating in this research project, please upload your current Curriculum Vitae and a short cover letter (i.e., interest in project and anticipated start date) addressed to Dr. Steinke, Dr. Awosoga, and Dr. Kelley via the Human Resources system by July-25-2025. The preferred start date is August-05-2025.Position Category Graduate Assistant Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences Campus Lethbridge Posting Detail Information Open Date 07/10/2025 Close Date 07/25/2025 Open Until FilledDesired Start Date 08/05/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) 12/31/2025 Special Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment Equity The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate's record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.