Research Associate - Full Time / À Temps Plein

Please note, this is a wholly grant funded 1-year temporary full-time contract opportunity.
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
The purpose of the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children is to promote the development of community-centered action research on the prevention of violence against women and children. The Centre facilitates individuals, groups and institutions representing the diversity of the community to pursue research questions and training opportunities related to the understanding and prevention of abuse.
The Research & Knowledge Mobilization Specialist will conduct literature reviews and evaluate primary research to identify and determine the information that should be integrated and shared as prevailing research related to gender-based violence across the lifespan. The role will author knowledge mobilization and dissemination materials directly, and in collaboration with community partners and the Centre’s communications professionals, to profile and promote relevant information and research in the field. The Specialist will research topics and themes related to violence against women and children and manage the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships with stakeholders across the province and the country. The role will apply their expertise and knowledge to research projects under the direction of the Project Lead, and will have responsibility for training staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students related to research and knowledge mobilization activities. The Specialist will also undertake related activities that support the Centre’s research, knowledge mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination functions in alignment with the objectives of the Centre and its initiatives.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field
PhD in a relevant discipline

Experience in a related academic research environment

• Experience in a related field
• Experience supporting research and knowledge mobilization projects related to violence against women and children

Strong knowledge of established and emerging methods of Knowledge Mobilization, with documented success in open data and publication platforms for broad uptake and reach
Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research in an academic environment
Familiarity with techniques for assessing and managing data
Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
Ability to interpret and identify key results from research and to succinctly summarize research findings
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve project and Centre goals
Advanced skills in software and applications used to analyze research outcomes
Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

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This position is fully in-person, on-site.