Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: R2

Please note, this is a 1-year grant-funded contract position. 

Secondments are Welcome

Click here for more details on secondment opportunities.

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

We facilitate the collaboration of individuals, groups and institutions representing the diversity of the community to pursue research questions and training opportunities to understand and prevent violence and abuse.  We serve local, national and international communities by producing useful information and tools to assist in the daily work to prevent and stop violence towards women and children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to support the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC)’s projects, the progress of the Community of Practice, and various knowledge mobilization activities research projects, and will carry out independent research including designing, conducting, and analyzing research to assist the Centre in achieving their research outcomes. The position will support and operationalize research, participate in the development of research and project plans, prepare ethics applications, develop and implement research tools (e.g., surveys, interview guides) to evaluate key issues, coordinate data collection and analysis, and document the collective impact of investments. Additionally, the role will consult with team members and Community of Practice members on research design, methodology, and analysis, and will provide support, training, guidance and supervision, as required, to research staff and students and in resolving issues that arise in the research environment. The Research Associate will conduct literature reviews, synthesize findings, and contribute to the development of manuscripts, background papers, and other knowledge mobilization products.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline 

Experience:

• 3 years of experience working in a related academic research environment in the area of gender-based violence
• Experience with community-based participatory research and conducting research interviews
• Experience, utilizing qualitative data analysis tools (such as Dedoose and NVIVO) and quantitative data analysis tools (such as SPSS)
• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with OCAP principles 
• Knowledge of trauma-and violence-informed principles for conducting research 
• Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research ethics in an academic environment and with best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals
• Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Computer skills with statistical software packages and other applications or equipment used to support the research projects
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Communication skills with an ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
• Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Ability to speak more than one language would be an asset 
   

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #38061 by midnight on March 4, 2025. 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.