Research Assistant

Yorkville University

Remote

Job Details

Pay:

• $30 an hour

Job Type:

• Casual

Location:

• Remote

Job Description:

• Title: Research Assistant supporting a project looking at how educational institutions can enhance scholarly and research productivity using the alignment of knowledge management system strategies and human resources management practices.

Supervised By:

• Umeka Naidoo, Professor, Dr. John Morrison, Professor, Dr. Jody Merritt, Professor

Position, Hours and Payment:

• Casual position, no more than ten hours per week, with a total of 100 working hours
• Possibility of continuing the work as an inquiry or thesis project
• Paid according to the policy of Human Resources, Yorkville University

Responsibilities:

• Perform a literature search and critical appraisal
• Assist with research data entering and analysis
• Assist with preparation of research presentations and reports
• Assist with other administration related to the research project

Qualifications:

• A senior student/graduate of a bachelor’s degree in health science, business disciplines including human resources management, life science, nursing, sociology, psychology, or other health-related disciplines. Open to students in Yorkville’s: MeD, MACP, and DCP programs. 
• Competency in data analysis and statistics (in vivo data analysis)
• Ability to take minutes
• Fluent in English writing
• Interest in human resources or higher education research
• Understanding of research ethics, (i.e., privacy and confidentiality, respecting community and individuals
• Able to work remotely from home if needed

Application process:

• Please email your current CV, the application letter, and a sample paper (e. g. your course assignment) to Dr. John Morrison at jmorrison@yorkvilleu.ca

Application due date: July 18th, 2025

• We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.