Research Associate, Bridging the Gap
COMPETITION NO. SP25-08
About Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.
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Position Information:
Part-time support opportunity (classification): Regular
Hourly rate: $28.29
Hours: up to a maximum of 24 hours per week
Reporting To: Manager, Grants and Special Projects
Department: Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Campus Location: Oshawa
The Social Impact Hub at Durham College seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to support an externally funded research project entitled Bridging the Gap: Developing Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care with and for Black Communities.
This research project is supported by the Social Impact Hub at Durham College under the leadership of Dr. Crystal Garvey, Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
This study will explore barriers to accessing mental health services and additional support that may be needed for Black community members as identified through the lens of counsellors, service providers, and community members. The findings from this study will inform the co-creation of various deliverables to mitigate these identified barriers and inform novel approaches to providing anti-racist and culturally responsive care to members of the Black diaspora.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will support the research team in conducting the following research related activities:
Create and monitor a yearly project timeline of research activities
Coordinate/schedule meetings with the project committee; book meeting spaces; record meeting minutes and assist the project team with reporting requirements
Work closely with the project team to monitor the activities of the Student Research Assistants; mentor the student RAs where required
Monitor and report on Partner organization in-kind contributions, with support from the Project Coordinator, Social Impact Hub
Coordinate the Research Ethics Board application process
Liaise with Project Committee members, ensuring they are kept up to date on project activities and regular interaction takes place
Contribute to data collection and analysis activities as assigned, as well as transcription of interviews using appropriate software.
Contribute to creating a final report for project phases 1 and 2.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a two-year diploma or a baccalaureate degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Sociology or Nursing
A minimum of one year of experience in applied research, particularly in social innovation, public policy and/or community development projects
Knowledge of health-related research design and methodology is required.
Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team.
Ability to source and organize reliable literature and relevant resources and create concise summaries; Proficient in the use of American Psychological Association (APA) writing and referencing guidelines
Experience with data analysis and displaying research results is an asset;
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is an asset .
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS) or qualitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo).
Experience with coordinating research project activities is an asset
Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 8:00 p.m. EST on August 5, 2025. Competition number SP25-08.
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