Graduate Research Assistant, School for the Arts, Drama

Job summary

The Graduate Research Assistant will perform duties such as ethics applications, qualitative data analysis, and preparing research reports. They will also assist with literature research, administrative tasks, and designing in-studio exercises for data collection.

Job details

Graduate Research Assistant, School for the Arts, Drama In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be: Example: Ethics applications, qualitative data analysis (Thematic Analysis), preparing reports, writing papers, designing and leading in-studio exercises for data collection, literature/library research, administrative tasks and provision of other research support and assistance. Your general location of work will be John Mitchell Building and you will report to Shannon Blanchet, Associate Professor, School for the Arts, Drama. Required Number of Hours: 4 hours per week Duration of Employment: November 10, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Qualifications (Skills and Abilities) i.e. Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama, Psychology, Anthropology, or Sociology. Knowledge and experience in ensemble-based performance practices is highly preferred. You must be registered in a graduate program. To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae and references. Send your application materials to: Shannon.blanchet@usask.ca no later than November 10, 2026. Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC. Department: School for the Arts, Drama. Supervisor Job Title: Associate Professor Status: Casual Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay Posted Date: 10/16/2026 Closing Date: 10/23/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

What you’ll do

The Graduate Research Assistant will perform duties such as ethics applications, qualitative data analysis, and preparing research reports. They will also assist with literature research, administrative tasks, and designing in-studio exercises for data collection.

Requirements

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama, Psychology, Anthropology, or Sociology and be currently registered in a graduate program. Knowledge and experience in ensemble-based performance practices is highly preferred.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ethics applications
• Qualitative data analysis
• Thematic analysis
• Report writing
• Academic writing
• Data collection
• Studio exercises
• Literature research
• Library research
• Administrative tasks
• Research support
• Ensemble-based performance
• Report Writing
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Research Support
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Administrative Functions
• Research
• Anthropology
• Data Collection
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Library Research
• Qualitative Research
• Sociology
• Writing

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education
• Creative & Media
• Administrative
• Graduate Research Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Survey and Market Research Interviewers
• Social Science Research Assistants

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