Research Officer, Chandaria Research Centre

Job title:

Research Officer, Chandaria Research Centre

Company

Branksome Hall

Job description

Employment Terms: Part Time (60%), 12-month contractStart Date: Jan 2025Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you’re not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you’ll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!The Opportunity:The Chandaria Research Centre (CRC) acts as a hub of collaboration and creativity at Branksome Hall by supporting inquiry projects and sharing new research with the community – including our employees, students, parents and alums. The CRC conducts original research in teaching and learning, well-being and international mindedness. The Centre shares information and knowledge widely through conferences, partnerships and publications, and contributes to the fields of education and educational psychology.Reporting to the Director, the Research Officer will participate in the design, execution and reporting of various Chandaria Research Centre projects related to teaching and learning, student and employee well-being, international mindedness and leadership, as well as equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of diverse quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, strong research coordination and administrative skills, and excellent communication skills with a passion for writing.This is a part-time position, 3 days per week (21 hours) on a one year contract.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Conducting literature reviews, writing annotated bibliographies, project proposals, grant applications, and other research documents as needed or requestedImplementing and executing the full research cycle using qualitative and/or quantitative research methodsContributing to developing research questions, creating research instruments and protocols, participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting as requiredMaintaining accurate study records and ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical guidelinesPreparing progress reports and summarize insights for stakeholdersCreating and editing research-based content, including articles, reports, presentations, infographics, and videos, regarding the Chandaria Research Centre’s workDrafting research communications for newsletters, the CRC website, and research-based information guidesQualifications and Experience:A Doctorate degree is required, with experience in research with children and youth, in the areas of well-being and mental health, teaching and learning, or international mindednessWork experience as a Research Assistant or Research Officer in a university or non-profit setting is requiredQuantitative and qualitative research skills and statistical analysis skillsExperience with SPSS or R, NVivo or MAXQDA, survey software (Survey Monkey, Qualtrics), and Google suite; design software (Canva, Adobe, Tableau) considered an assetExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenAble to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to work accurately and problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of researchKeen attention to detailTarget Hiring Range: $61,984 – $77,480 (salary will be prorated based on 21 hours/week)How to Apply:Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our by November 27, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:Branksome Hall – Human Resources10 Elm AvenueToronto, OntarioM4W 1N4Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: .

Expected salary

$61984 – 77480 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:41:59 GMT

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