Research Assistant, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK

Job description

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is recruiting a Graduate Research Assistant to work with and report to Dr. Daniel Dickson, Assistant Professor at JSGS. The typical duties for the Research Assistant will be: conducting literature review on disability housing policy in Canada; assisting with archival research; analyzing basic descriptive data (no stats training required); working in partnership with disability advocacy organizations and self-advocates; attending/co-facilitating regular research meetings; and preparing research notes. The general location of work will be the Diefenbaker Building where JSGS is located. Required Number of Hours: 10 hours per week Duration of Employment: November 30, 2026 to March 26, 2026 (15 weeks) Qualifications (Skills and Abilities) Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a public policy-relevant social science discipline (i.e., political science, sociology, social work, disability studies, etc.). Preference will be given to applicants currently registered in a graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan. Exceptional oral and written communications skills Excellent critical thinking skills Excellent research skills Ability to work well with others Ability to work independently, engage in planning, follow timelines, and meet deadlines To Apply Applicants must include the following in a single PDF file : cover letter, CV/resume, and two references. In the cover letter, please make explicit mention of any research projects in which you have been involved. Applications must be sent via email to jsgs-hr@usask.ca . The subject line should read: “Application – RA for Professor Dickson”. Where a graduate student from the University of Saskatchewan is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.