Graduate Student Research Assistant (Multiple)

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Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number SS

Position Title Graduate Student Research Assistant (Multiple)

Faculty/Department Johnson Shoyama Graduate School

Unit Johnson Shoyama Graduate School

Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791

Job Family Category Student

Number of Vacancies 10

This position is open to currently registered graduate students at the University of Regina. The student(s) will assist with a project exploring risk perceptions and public attitudes towards nuclear science, nuclear energy (and its lifecycle), climate change, and social learning.

- Research activities including (but not limited to) literature reviews, including legal and regulatory searches, health and low dose radiation, nuclear waste storage and transportation; public perceptions of these subject matters and social learning; development of research methodologies and participant recruitment; developing data collection instruments; survey design; qualitative interviewing; transcription; data analysis, and storyboarding interventions for social learning surrounding risk.
- Program administration activities including (but not limited to) scheduling meetings; engaging subject-matter experts, organizing focus groups and citizen juries, and community partners; providing administrative support.

Position Requirements Masters or PhD students. Familiarity with scoping reviews and internet-based research and literature reviews is essential, knowledge of survey, discrete choice experiments are an asset, as are strong writing skills. In addition to work experience, a knowledge of SPSS will be an asset.

Applicants are required to be a currently registered graduate student at the University of Regina.



Training and experience with NVivo and Qualtrics software is required. Training in qualitative and quantitative research methods ( SPSS ) is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Applicants with a research focus on nuclear energy, climate change risks, clean energy, public policy, citizen engagement.

Physical Demands

Pay Grade: As Per CUPE 2419

Salary Range: As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement

Status: Term

Work Hours

Course Modality

Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Term Full time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information Contact Information

Job Open Date 08/18/2026

Job Close Date 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled

No Special Application Instructions

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Reference Letter

Minimum References

Maximum References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

- Are you currently enrolled at the University of Regina?
- No Response
- No
- Yes

- What is your student ID number?

(Open Ended Question)

- What is your current program of study at the U of R?

(Open Ended Question)

- What is your GPA in your current program of study?

(Open Ended Question)

- What is the highest level of education attained?

- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD

Documents Required

Required Documents

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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