Research Assistant – Dept. of Gender & Women’s Studies - Jobs in Brandon, MB

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Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on July 29, 2022Classification: Research Assistant IVJob Title: Research Assistant IVDepartment: Gender and Women’s Studies/EducationWage or Salary:$22.06 per hourHours of Work: 63 hoursStart Date: July 29, 2022Length of Appointment: December 31, 2022Date Issued: July 22, 2022Duties:The Re-Storying Autism project is a multimedia story making and narrative interviewing project that disrupts and re-stories deficit narratives of embodied difference through disability and feminist studies, intersectionality, decolonial and arts-based approaches. We are currently focused on writing up findings, and planning an international symposium to take place July 2023.Duties include documenting findings around the arts, access and knowledge mobilization; assisting in the production of scholarly publications, reports and presentations; assisting in preparing materials for submission to research funding agencies (SSHRC); maintaining communications and outreach to research partners; assisting in record keeping and administrative duties to support research; and other relevant duties assigned.Qualifications/Experience:– Senior undergraduate or graduate student at Brandon University; priority will be given to a student with a strong understanding of social justice education– Research experience working with Indigenous, disability, and/or other social justice oriented community organizations– Interpret research findings and perform editorial tasks– Organize and host seminars, focus groups, community meetings, special event– Strong communication skills (oral and written)– Organized and detail-oriented– Comfortable working independently and self-motivatedThis RA position funded by the Margaret Lawrence Endowment Fund and we will give preference to candidates who self-identify from a protected group. We are especially interested in applications from members of the following groups: Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or disability (including neurodiversity). Applicants who wish to be reviewed under this process are encouraged to self-identify.To Apply:Please forward a cover letter and CV to Dr. Patty Douglas at douglasp@brandonu.ca.Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.Quick Apply

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