Research Associate
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About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Psychology Employee Group CUPE 5791 - Research Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 2 Position Summary
Position Summary:
The Psychological Trauma and Stress Systems (PTSS) lab is a team located at the University of Regina within the Faculty of Arts. The PTSS lab is led by Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, a clinical psychologist and expert of psychological trauma in Canadian public safety personnel (PSP). The PTSS lab team is dedicated to helping PSP thrive and backed by clinicians, researchers, and operational staff who provide evidence-informed lifesaving solutions to reduce the impacts of trauma and stress.
Reporting to the PTSS Lab Operations Manager, the Research Associate will support the Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) project and other projects within the PTSS lab. This will include responsibility for ERST delivery coordination, ERST facilitation, ERST materials feedback, participant data management, data collection and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), and writing for both academic and public audiences. This role will work closely with the PTSS Lab’s leadership team to manage ERST program delivery and coordination.
As part of the position, the Research Associate will be working together with the lab leadership team in any of these following activities:
a) Survey development – conduct interviews with project’s interested parties, design and tailor surveys, and disseminate surveys for data collection.
b) Data collection, analysis, synthesis, and interpretation. Preparing presentations and publications as well as lay summaries for knowledge translation.
c) Assist with grant and proposal development.
d) Support knowledge translation activities.
e) Help direct graduate students and other staff in completing analysis and research tasks
Supervision and training will be provided.
Some remote work may be available for this position.
Position Requirements
Position Requirements: A graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Social Work, Education, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or other relevant field.
In addition, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
- Theoretical knowledge, as well as experience with collecting and analyzing quantitative or qualitative data;
- Demonstrated experience with peer-reviewed research from conceptualization through to publication;
- Knowledge of mental health, psychological trauma, and psychological trauma-informed practices;
- Experience with research design;
- Advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, web page management, social media);
- Experience with SPSS and reference management;
- Experience with qualitative or quantitative analysis preferred;
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team;
- Ability to work independently; and,
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Considered assets for this position are:
- Previous experience working with public safety personnel;
- Previous experience managing training programs;
- Previous experience developing and/or managing course content updates;
- Project management skills;
- Previous experience scheduling, coordinating, and delivering training programs;
- Experience with participant interviewing;
- Research management skills;
- Experience with dissemination of research (e.g., presentations, preparation of manuscripts); and,
- Knowledge and experience with psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, ethics, and assessment.
Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 5791 Research Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications Status Term Work Hours
This position will be full-time (Monday to Friday), 40 hours a week until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) Until March 31, 2027 with possibility of extension dependent on funding. Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
03/13/2026
Job Close Date
03/24/2026
Open Until Filled
Special Application Instructions
If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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 Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
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Research Associate
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Psychology Employee Group CUPE 5791 - Research Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 2 Position Summary
Position Summary:
The Psychological Trauma and Stress Systems (PTSS) lab is a team located at the University of Regina within the Faculty of Arts. The PTSS lab is led by Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, a clinical psychologist and expert of psychological trauma in Canadian public safety personnel (PSP). The PTSS lab team is dedicated to helping PSP thrive and backed by clinicians, researchers, and operational staff who provide evidence-informed lifesaving solutions to reduce the impacts of trauma and stress.
Reporting to the PTSS Lab Operations Manager, the Research Associate will support the Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) project and other projects within the PTSS lab. This will include responsibility for ERST delivery coordination, ERST facilitation, ERST materials feedback, participant data management, data collection and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), and writing for both academic and public audiences. This role will work closely with the PTSS Lab’s leadership team to manage ERST program delivery and coordination.
As part of the position, the Research Associate will be working together with the lab leadership team in any of these following activities:
a) Survey development – conduct interviews with project’s interested parties, design and tailor surveys, and disseminate surveys for data collection.
b) Data collection, analysis, synthesis, and interpretation. Preparing presentations and publications as well as lay summaries for knowledge translation.
c) Assist with grant and proposal development.
d) Support knowledge translation activities.
e) Help direct graduate students and other staff in completing analysis and research tasks
Supervision and training will be provided.
Some remote work may be available for this position.
Position Requirements
Position Requirements: A graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Social Work, Education, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or other relevant field.
In addition, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
- Theoretical knowledge, as well as experience with collecting and analyzing quantitative or qualitative data;
- Demonstrated experience with peer-reviewed research from conceptualization through to publication;
- Knowledge of mental health, psychological trauma, and psychological trauma-informed practices;
- Experience with research design;
- Advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, web page management, social media);
- Experience with SPSS and reference management;
- Experience with qualitative or quantitative analysis preferred;
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team;
- Ability to work independently; and,
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Considered assets for this position are:
- Previous experience working with public safety personnel;
- Previous experience managing training programs;
- Previous experience developing and/or managing course content updates;
- Project management skills;
- Previous experience scheduling, coordinating, and delivering training programs;
- Experience with participant interviewing;
- Research management skills;
- Experience with dissemination of research (e.g., presentations, preparation of manuscripts); and,
- Knowledge and experience with psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, ethics, and assessment.
Physical Demands Pay Grade As Per CUPE 5791 Research Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications Status Term Work Hours
This position will be full-time (Monday to Friday), 40 hours a week until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) Until March 31, 2027 with possibility of extension dependent on funding. Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
03/13/2026
Job Close Date
03/24/2026
Open Until Filled
Special Application Instructions
If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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 Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.