Research Assistant — Métis Justice & Indigenous Criminology

Kwantlen Polytechnique University; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Student Research Assistant to support research on Upper Great Lakes Métis Justice. The role includes data gathering, literature review, and project coordination, requiring strong communication and time-management skills. The assistant will work approximately 15 hours per week on a six-month contract with potential for extension. Anticipated hourly pay ranges from $25 to $32.

Qualifications

• Strong interest or experience in Upper Great Lakes Métis Justice.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect qualitative and basic quantitative data through interviews and surveys.
• Conduct literature reviews on topics relevant to the project.
• Support qualitative and basic quantitative data analysis.
• Draft research documentation and progress updates.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with team members and partners.

Skills

Interest in Upper Great Lakes Métis Justice

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Experience in academic or applied research

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Student Research Assistant to support research on Upper Great Lakes Métis Justice. The role includes data gathering, literature review, and project coordination, requiring strong communication and time-management skills. The assistant will work approximately 15 hours per week on a six-month contract with potential for extension. Anticipated hourly pay ranges from $25 to $32.