Research Associate

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) was established in 1992 in response to a national study on the problem of violence against women, which was prompted by the murder of 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989.
We invest and conduct research that investigates systemic and structural barriers to the safety of women and children, reflecting Western’s desire to serve the public interest and advance knowledge locally and globally. CREVAWC has extensive partnerships within the university and with external organizations and researchers to resolve community-based issues and generate opportunities for measurable research impact and service.
Our mission continues to be realized in response to societal and judicial issues that embed us in local, national, and global calls to disrupt cycles of gender-based violence – in homes, at work and in our communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s Degree in a related field or discipline. Preferred is a PhD or working towards a PhD in a related field or discipline.
• Education in a relevant field (gender-based violence, harassment and violence)

Experience:

• 3-5 years of work experience supporting research in a related field
• 3- years of experience working or volunteering in a gender-based violence service/organization
• 3-5 years of experience writing reports, research briefs, journal articles, and literature reviews

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Knowledge and experience of harassment and violence/gender-based violence
• Critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with extensive experience
• Excellent ability to interpret and synthesize research findings and other sources of information
• Proven knowledge on how to conduct literature research using a variety of sources (e.g. online library catalogues, internet search tools, grey literature)
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Experience organizing, managing, and analyzing qualitative data
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students, and the public
• Self-driven and proactive with good organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Flexible and willing to learn and adapt to different work assignments in a team setting

The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to research projects, and carry out or oversee original and independent qualitative and quantitative research under the general direction of a principle investigator/Project Lead. The Research Associate will:

• Conduct and write literature scoping reviews and annotated bibliographies
• Identify search terms and catalogue search strategies
• Identify and summarize common themes from various sources including academic publications, grey literature and internet resources
• Investigate, recommend, and implement innovative, enhance methods of reporting research impact/results
• Identify and communicate any research gaps and limitations of the data/research literature
• Participate in conducting interviews and/or focus groups with research participants
• Conduct qualitative data analysis (i.e. of interview/focus group transcripts)
• Create materials for knowledge dissemination (including research briefs, journal articles, literature reviews, blogs, presentations, etc.)
• As required, prepare and provide virtual or in-person presentations and interpretations of literature findings, progress of work, interpretations of research data analysis results
• Work with and guide Research Assistants and/or students who are assigned to assist the Research Associate
• Other duties and responsibilities as requiredQualification

The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to research projects, and carry out or oversee original and independent qualitative and quantitative research under the general direction of a principle investigator/Project Lead. The Research Associate will:

• Conduct and write literature scoping reviews and annotated bibliographies
• Identify search terms and catalogue search strategies
• Identify and summarize common themes from various sources including academic publications, grey literature and internet resources
• Investigate, recommend, and implement innovative, enhance methods of reporting research impact/results
• Identify and communicate any research gaps and limitations of the data/research literature
• Participate in conducting interviews and/or focus groups with research participants
• Conduct qualitative data analysis (i.e. of interview/focus group transcripts)
• Create materials for knowledge dissemination (including research briefs, journal articles, literature reviews, blogs, presentations, etc.)
• As required, prepare and provide virtual or in-person presentations and interpretations of literature findings, progress of work, interpretations of research data analysis results
• Work with and guide Research Assistants and/or students who are assigned to assist the Research Associate
• Other duties and responsibilities as requiredQualifications