Senior Research Associate – CanAfro Research Institute

Senior Research Associate (Paid, Contract) - Social Research

Organization: CanAfro Research Institute | Location: Remote | Compensation: $40–$50/hour,

commensurate with experience | Type: Contract / Fee-for-service

About Us

CanAfro Research Institute advances research, advocacy, and policy work supporting African,

Caribbean, and Black (ACB) and other underrepresented communities in Canada and beyond, through evidence-based research, public education, and systems change. We are currently running several research projects.

Role Overview

We're seeking a Senior Research Associate to lead the design and writing of a comprehensive social research report on issues affecting ACB communities in Canada. This role carries greater ownership over research methodology and may include guiding junior researchers.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead research design, methodology, and writing of the report
- Conduct and oversee research and analysis on issues impacting ACB communities




- Ensure accuracy and rigour; review junior researchers' work where applicable
- Collaborate with the CanAfro team on scope and timelines

Mandatory Qualifications

- Lived experience relevant to ACB communities in Canada
- PhD (or above) in social science, public policy, or related field
- 5+ years of research and writing experience, including significant prior experience leading research projects
- Writing samples: peer-reviewed research, non-peer-reviewed research, and a comprehensive grey report
- Solid research design, analytical, and writing skills
- Familiarity with anti-racism, immigration, and social justice issues affecting ACB communities

Assets (Not Mandatory)

- Quantitative/qualitative data analysis skills (Excel, SPSS, R, Python, NVivo)
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior researchers
- Publications focused on Canadian cases and examples are an advantage To Apply

Email your cover letter, CV, writing samples, and rate expectations to [email protected].

📌 Senior Research Associate (Canada)
🏢 CanAfro Research Institute (CanAfro Institute)
📍 Canada