Student Research Assistant
Fall Semester 2026- Student Research Assistant
The PHARR Centre is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Student Research Assistant for a four-month position starting in September 2026 to support community-engaged research focused on enhancing the quality of life of people living with dementia in rural communities.
This position offers hands-on experience in health and social science research and is ideal for students interested in aging, dementia, rural health, wildfire preparedness, public policy, community development, or graduate studies.
Responsibilities
The Student Research Assistant will support a variety of research and knowledge mobilization activities, including:
- Assisting with qualitative research interviews and focus groups
- Supporting scoping and literature reviews
- Assisting with data organization and analysis
- Supporting the planning and facilitation of World Café and community engagement workshops
- Contributing to newsletters, website content, and social media communications
- Assisting with research reports, presentations, and knowledge translation activities
- Providing general administrative and project support as required
Qualifications
Applicants should be:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Interested in community-engaged research, aging, dementia, rural health, or health services research
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools
Students in Nursing, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Public Health, Health Sciences, and related disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Gain
This position provides an excellent opportunity to:
- Gain practical experience in qualitative and community-based research
- Develop skills in knowledge translation and research communications
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary research team
- Contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference in the lives of rural people living with dementia
- Participate in conference presentations and scholarly dissemination activities, where opportunities arise.
Term
Four-month appointment (Start date: September 1, 2026).
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and a brief statement describing your interest in the position and relevant experience to jbacsu@tru.ca by August 25, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.