Research Associate

• Working with a Team Lead and in small teams over the course of an academic semester (volunteering an average of 5 hours/week),
• Attending weekly (or bi-weekly) team meetings,
• Conducting research,
• Co-authoring your team’s research report.

• Work with colleagues from across disciplines,
• Make connections with community organizations in Hamilton,
• Learn firsthand about the challenges facing today’s public and non-profit organizations,
• Translate your academic training to solve practical, pressing issues
• Build your CV and portfolio,
• Receive a statement of professional learning in the form of a reference letter or certificate.

• At minimum, Research Associates must have completed the third year of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Some research experience is preferred, such as the ability to locate and evaluate secondary sources, sound knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative methods, and/or the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Strong professional skills including the ability to work independently and in teams, meet deadlines, communicate effectively over email, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to ask questions and give and receive critical feedback.
• Strong writing skills are an asset.

We look forward to working with you. Before submitting your application, please review our Memorandum of Understanding for Research Associates that provide more details about the commitments and responsibilities involved in the volunteer position.

Team Lead

Team Leads are hired employees who are current Masters or PhD students who:

• Coordinate a team of 4 research associates over the course of 16 weeks (volunteering an average of 5 hours/week),
• Schedule and chair weekly (or bi-weekly) team meetings,
• Liaise with the team’s community partner,
• Act as first author of the team’s research report and coordinate contributions from team members,
• Maintain regular communication with Research Shop staff.