Research Assistant II – Gender and Women’s Studies

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on March 20, 2025 
Classification: Research Assistant II
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Gender and Women’s Studies /Arts
Wage or Salary: $17.53/hr.
Hours of Work: 55 hrs.
Start Date: May 1, 2025
Number of Positions available: 1
Length of Appointment:(indicate end date of employment): August 31, 2025
Course title and number (if applicable): n/a
Date Issued: March 13, 2025

Qualifications/Experience:

Knowledge about trans identities and people is strongly preferred. Knowledge of the law, including trans rights, and/or previous experience interpreting legal cases is an asset but not required.
Students currently enrolled in the Gender and Women’s Studies program are preferred.

Duties:

Dr. Leon Laidlaw is hiring a Research Assistant II to work on a research project exploring the current landscape
of trans people’s legal cases in Canada. The research assistant will be responsible for locating relevant legal cases
by searching legal databases, entering information about the cases and organizing them in a table on Excel,
and summarizing their legal arguments and decisions.

To Apply:

Submit via email to LaidlawL@brandonu.ca the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae (resume);
2. A short cover letter or paragraph in your email that speaks to your interest in the position.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.
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