Research Assistant - Dept of Criminology

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Tara Lyons, department of Criminology.

The Research Assistant will be involved in many aspects of the community-based research project, Mapping the Surrey Drug Crisis, in coordination with the project team and the Surrey Union of Drug Users. This is a part-time position (approximately 8 hrs/week) on a 6-month-long contract with possibility of extension.

• Attend Research Team Meetings:
  Attend regular research team meetings, including weekly meetings with Surrey Union of Drug Users working group, share progress and contribute to discussions.
• Coordination of Project Tasks:
  Assist in the organization research and administrative tasks with research team.
• Participant Recruitment:
  Assist in the recruitment of research participants, which may involve reaching out to potential participants, distributing recruitment materials, etc.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of research data using appropriate methodologies and software tools.
• Data Entry and Management:
  Accurately enter and manage research data in databases or spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Draft Research Reports:
  Help in preparing research reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Support Project Documentation:
  Keep detailed and accurate records of research procedures, findings, and results.
• Liaison with Surrey Union of Drug Users Board of Directors:
  Keep the SUDU Board of Directors informed about the project. Communicates information between the KPU research team and the SUDU Board.

• Current Surrey Union of Drug Users Board Member.
• Experience working with grassroots, democratic, and action-oriented organizations.
• Experiences working with people who use drugs is mandatory.
• Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and dealing with change, delays or unexpected events, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to assist in writing research reports, presenting findings and communicating with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and overcome obstacles.
• Proven ability to recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in all types of situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to assist in writing research reports, presenting findings and communicating with team members.

Anticipated hourly wage: $20.00