Research

Grant-funded positions with FHS-affiliated researchers or FHS partners will be posted as they become available.

Available Research Assistant (RA) roles at SFU Health Sciences can be found on the SFU Human Resources web site.

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Administrative Assistant - BC NEIHR British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research | Date posted: May 4, 2026

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ABOUT THE BC NEIHR

Hosted at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, the BC NEIHR is an Indigenous-led network that heightens the engagement of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) Communities, Collectives and Organizations (ICCOs), Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, and interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral groups and organizations in BC. Through our extensive network of experienced and dedicated members and partners, the BC NEIHR supports a provincial and national Indigenous health research agenda. Ultimately, the BC NEIHR will contribute to the improved health, wellbeing and strength of Indigenous peoples by supporting transformative research.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized full-time (37.5 hours/week) Administrative Assistant to join the team and support day-to-day administrative operations. This role provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth implementation of procedures and team priorities. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for scheduling meetings, supporting communications, maintaining organized records and filing systems, processing invoices or reimbursements, assisting with financial tracking, and coordinating logistics for events and meetings.

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the candidate will play a key role in maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness across the team’s operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Administrative Support

▪ Manage admin email and general inquiries.
▪ Support creation and maintenance of organizational systems for filing, communications and all BC NEIHR procedures.
▪ Support funding calls communications and processes, e.g., announcements, responding to inquiries, confirming receipt of and completeness of applications, and supporting adjudication.
▪ Coordinate scheduling of internal and external team meetings both virtually and in-person, e.g., Governing Council, Principal Investigators, monthly team, and external partner meetings.
▪ Support meetings by taking minutes, providing summaries, executing action items including tracking and follow through.
▪ Offer administrative support as needed for HR communications and procedures including tracking time off/vacation requests.
▪ Facilitate SFU financial administration processes and communications with the finance team.
▪ Support a collaborative and inclusive team dynamic with CCAIHG/BC NEIHR team.

Event Coordination and Outputs

▪ Support and work with team members in the planning of BC NEIHR and CCAIHG events, e.g., retreats, gatherings, workshops, symposiums, conferences, etc.
▪ Coordinate and support event planning committees, including scheduling meetings, taking notes and executing action items.
▪ Act as liaison with event vendors and process invoices.
▪ Develop and distribute invitations to BC NEIHR events and maintain event communications with invitees including travel arrangements etc.
▪ Support post-event logistics including managing surveys.
▪ Support, prepare, and submit post-event travel expense reimbursements (TER) processing.

Network Membership Support

▪ Support and maintain an efficient BC NEIHR registration process to help grow the network.
▪ Manage membership files and e-distribution list.
▪ Support communication with BC NEIHR members, other NEIHR Networks, communities and partners.
▪ Support the development and dissemination of BC NEIHR knowledge exchange materials for the newsletter and social media, e.g., job flyers, promotional material, training resources, reports, etc.
▪ Offer content creation and editing support for the BC NEIHR website.

Qualifications:

▪ Minimum of two years of administrative or office support experience
▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, including Indigenous community partners, researchers, trainees, and organizational stakeholders.
▪ Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a diverse team.
▪ Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
▪ Experience supporting event coordination, meeting logistics, travel arrangements, and post-event follow-up activities.
▪ Experience with financial administrative processes, including invoice processing, reimbursement tracking, budget support, and liaising with institutional finance systems.
▪ Proficiency with various programs such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe Suite with the ability to learn additional programs as needed.
▪ Adept at researching and implementing tech-based solutions.
▪ Highly motivated, self-directed and problem solving focused.
▪ Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and experience working with Indigenous peoples.
▪ Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous research and knowledge sharing and mobilization in Indigenous communities and organizations settings.
▪ The candidate will preferably be Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Status: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week) for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Annual Salary: $50,000-$55,000 per year
Location: Remote (based in BC). Occasional travel required for in-person gatherings and meetings throughout BC and at the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), SFU Burnaby Campus.

How to Apply:

Send your application package (cover letter and CV/resume) via email to:bcneihr@sfu.ca. Use the subject line to clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g., "NAME OF THE POSITION Application").

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.

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Senior Research Writer - Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG) | Date posted: May 4, 2026

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ABOUT THE CCAIHG

The Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), situated in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU), is the first-of-its-kind Indigenous health governance research centre that provides the opportunity for Indigenous people, communities, and scholars to learn from and share their experiences on Indigenous health governance. With a shared governance model that reflects the partnership of SFU and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the centre fosters global dialogue on Indigenous approaches to health and wellness in the context of Indigenous health governance. The key goals of the Centre focus on dialogue and knowledge exchange, collaborative training initiatives, and research.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated full-time (37.5 hours/week) or part-time (30 hours/week) Senior Research Writer to join our research centre. This is a senior publication writing role that provides leadership on all academic publications, community-facing reports, and institutional writing projects associated with the CCAIHG and the BC NEIHR. The Senior Research Writer will oversee the full publication pipeline, including leading the development of academic manuscripts, scoping reviews, commentaries, Centre-led research reports, grant writing support, annual and project reporting, and identifying publication opportunities and collaborations. The position works collaboratively with the Centre staff (i.e., Director), BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR) team members, Indigenous communities and partners, internal and external collaborators, and SFU interdisciplinary teams to manage research publications and reporting for both the Centre and BC NEIHR.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Publications

• Write, draft, and edit academic manuscripts in collaboration with the Nominated Principal Investigator, who will maintain first and/or senior authorship and primary intellectual leadership on all Centre-led publications.
• Manage academic manuscripts for publication, including primary research papers, commentaries, scoping reviews, conceptual papers, and more.
• Coordinate writing teams, publication timelines, journal selection, submission processes, and revisions.
• Develop and maintain a Centre publication strategy and annual publication plan.
• Identify new publication opportunities, special issues, and collaborative writing initiatives.
• Mentor trainees and research assistants on writing, synthesis, publication styles, and knowledge translation.

Reporting

• Lead the development of CCAIHG and BC NEIHR annual reports, evaluation reports, project reports, and community-facing reports.
• Liaise with internal and external partners for feedback, validation and final review of coproduced reports.
• Coordinate and write annual funder progress reports and other deliverables for grant-funded projects and studies.
• Work closely with the Centre Director to prepare written materials for governance bodies, partners, and funders.

Research & Analytical Support

• Co-lead the development of new scoping reviews, environmental scans, policy analyses, and literature syntheses.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis using tools such as NVivo and translate findings into high-quality written outputs.
• Draft research briefs, summaries, and synthesis documents for academic, community, and policy audiences.
• Assist with research design as needed for new studies and contribute to the conceptual development of research papers and ethics applications.
• Manage research ethics applications for all Centre-related studies including development of new applications, amendments to existing ethics submissions, annual reports, and more.

Grant Writing Support

• Support the Director and research team with grant writing including background sections, research significance, methodological descriptions, KT plans, ethics, and governance.
• Write letters of support on behalf of the Centre and BC NEIHR to support external grant funding applications.
• Prepare supporting documents for grant submissions (CCVs, budget justifications, partner letters, etc.).
• Performs other Centre-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Indigenous Governance or related field
• PhD (completed or in progress) or postdoctoral experience strongly preferred, particularly in Indigenous health or governance.
• The candidate will preferably be Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis).

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Status: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (30 hours per week) position for a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Annual Salary: $70,000/year (full-time, 37.5 hours/week). Part-time salary will be prorated.
Location: Remote work within BC. Candidate must be based in BC, as there will be occasional in- person research gatherings and team meetings in Vancouver and at our Centre office at SFU Burnaby Campus.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position via email to:indigenoushealthgovcentre@sfu.ca.

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

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Research Coordinator - Dr. Scott Lear | Date posted: June 8, 2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

A full-time Research Coordinator is needed to work on the project titled “Deriving Normative 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Data Among South Asian Children (ASHA)”. This is an entry level coordinator position, and the study is a collaborative project with the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University. The ASHA study’s objective is to establish normal height-sex and normal age and sex-specific reference values of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring among South Asian children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruiting potential child participants from places of worship and other sites within the South Asian community (community centres, schools, camps, events etc.)
Booking appointments with study participants and data collection from participants at their homes, through telephone, in a clinical setting and on site at places of worship and schools
Attend weekly meetings to present updates on recruitment and data collection and make sure all data is promptly entered and updated into REDCAP (research database)
Building and maintaining positive relations with child participants and parents/guardians
Ensure study related administrative tasks and correspondence are completed such as the preparation and collection of study and required regulatory documents (i.e. research ethics).
Provide direction and leadership to research related staff, including the supervision of students and volunteers, within the scope of the projects, as appropriate.
Other tasks as may be deemed necessary by the principal investigator

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in health, social science or related field
Fluency in Punjabi (and ideally Hindi)
Driver’s license with reliable car (research related expenses will be reimbursed)
Experience dealing with people, with emphasis on effective interviewing and communication skills, ability to establish rapport, ability to assess a situation and respond accordingly
Strong knowledge of research methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Appointment Type: Full-Time (32 hours/week)
Salary Range: $26 to $28 (based on successful candidate’s relevant education and experience.)
Benefits: 3 week's vacation to start, sick days, extended health (dental after one year of employment)
Location: hybrid between home, local community and St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC
Hours of Work: Generally, Tuesday-Saturday. At times, the position may require the need to work evenings. While overtime is not expected, any overtime will be compensated through days off.

How to Apply:

Please send resume/CV with a cover letter outlining your interest to: Dr. Scott Lear, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University at salear@sfu.ca.

Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Equity and diversity are essential to research and academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or a person who identifies as First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous. If you require any assistance or accommodation, please contact azahir@sfu.ca.

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Research Assistant - Dr. Aline Faria | Date posted: June 12, 2026

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ABOUT THE RESEARCH PROJECT

The research “Social processes influencing vaccination decisions among French-speaking African immigrants in British Columbia” aims to: 1) describe how French-speaking African immigrants in British Columbia obtain information about vaccines and public health measures related to vaccination; 2) understand their perceptions of vaccines and public health measures, as well as how these perceptions vary depending on the type of vaccine; 3) identify the opinion leaders who influence their decisions about vaccines; 4) understand the impact of cultural and religious beliefs on their decisions.

The principal investigator has been conducting semi-structured interviews with French-speaking African immigrants currently living in BC, which will be analyzed with the successful candidate's assistance. The project is conducted in partnership with RésoSanté C.-B. and Centre d’intégration pour immigrants africains (CIIA).

POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES:

Reporting to Dr. Aline Faria, nominated principal investigator, the research assistant will undertake the following activities:

DATA ANALYSIS:

Coding and analyzing interviews previously conducted and transcribed in French.
Documenting the coding process.
Participating in meetings with the nominated PI and, potentially, with the partner organizations, to discuss the data analysis.
Taking the TCPS 2: CORE-2022 for ethics compliance (if the candidate does not have the certificate).

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD student in public health, social sciences, or related field, or a combination of education and experience.
Excellent oral and written skills in French required.
Strong attention to detail required.
Experience analyzing qualitative interviews preferred.
Understanding of the social determinants of health or health communication theories preferred.
Knowledge of qualitative software NVivo preferred.
Having undertaken the TCPS 2: CORE-2022 certificate preferred.
Preference will be given for a candidate with lived experience or formal training in African cultures.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Position Title: Research Assistant
Reports to: Dr. Aline Faria
Start Date: August 24th, 2026
Duration of Appointment: 8 Weeks (until October 19, 2026)
Appointment Type: Temporary Part-Time, with no possibility of extension
Salary Range: $27/hr, 30 hours biweekly
Location: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby campus/ remote

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Dr. Aline Faria at aline_faria@sfu.ca. Please include the job title in your email subject line.

The application deadline is August 5, 2026.

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Strategic Initiatives Lead (Temporary 18-months coverage) - Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) | Date posted: June 29, 2026

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), located at Simon Fraser University (SFU) Harbour Centre campus in Vancouver, is seeking a full time temporary (18-months; leave replacement) Strategic Initiatives Lead to join our team. The IGH Strategic Initiatives Lead will play a key role in advancing Institute activities through the coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with IGH’s Research Priority Plan for 2024-2029. The role will focus on implementing ongoing initiatives, supporting community engagement, and leading convening activities that bring together researchers, partners, and communities to advance gender equity in health.

This position allows for a hybrid (remote and in-person) working model. IGH is located at SFU Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver.

This is a grant-funded 18-month position with an annual salary range of $85,000 to $115,000 plus benefits, commensurate with training and experience. This position is included under the new TSSU Benefit plan.

The Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) is one of 13 institutes that comprise the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Government of Canada’s health research funding agency. IGH’s mission is to foster research excellence regarding the influence of sex and gender on health and to apply these findings to identify and address pressing health challenges facing men, women, girls, boys, and gender-diverse people.

The role will contribute to planning and delivering multi-faceted strategies, including convening events, supporting funding initiatives, and advancing capacity building. This includes fostering meaningful engagement with priority communities, particularly 2S/LGBTQI+ populations, and supporting integration of sex and gender considerations in health research.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic initiative leadership

Lead the design, development, and implementation of strategic programs, develop initiative timelines and budgets, funding, and engagement activities, and liaise with CIHR to ensure timely and efficient delivery of programs, as well as provide general content expertise in the mandate area.
Contribute subject matter expertise on sex and gender in health research, including approaches to measurement and integration across research designs.
Work with CIHR and internal IGH team members to ensure timely and effective delivery of program activities

Convening and engagement

Lead the planning and delivery of convening activities (e.g., workshops, roundtables, conference booths, and virtual events), including agenda setting, facilitation, and synthesis of outcomes.
Develop materials to support participant engagement and ensure inclusive, accessible, and meaningful participation.
Produce clear and actionable summaries and reports that capture key discussions, insights, and next steps.
Foster strong connections with 2S/LGBTQI+ communities and ensure engagement approaches reflect community priorities and principles of ethical, inclusive research

Performance measurement and learning

Contribute to performance measurement and learning activities related to IGH initiatives, with a focus on creating evaluation metrics, tracking outputs, outcomes, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

CIHR Governance

Draft, review and revise ministerial and parliamentary briefing materials, participate in working groups and intergovernmental roundtables, and draft briefing materials and reports for the IGH team, CIHR Senior Leadership, Science Council, etc.
Manage and organize funding opportunities

Relationship management with internal and external partners

Identify and build collaborative relationships with local, provincial, national, and international organizations, including other funding organizations, government, non-government and community organizations, as well as internal partners at CIHR’s national office and other Institutes.
Engage with researchers and communities, particularly those working in 2S/LGBTQI+ health, to inform IGH initiatives and strengthen partnerships.

Advanced writing, information synthesis and briefing

Draft a range of professional materials, including environmental scans, literature summaries, reports, and funding-related documents including funding opportunities.
Translate complex scientific and methodological concepts, including sex and gender considerations, into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
Develop and deliver presentations and briefings for internal and external partners and interest holders

Qualifications:

PhD, MSc, and/or MPH in a health-related field plus 5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience) is required. Relevant experience may include research coordination, program implementation, community engagement, knowledge mobilization, policy review, writing, and analysis, and/or evaluation.

Knowledge of Canada’s health research and research funding environment is an asset. Must possess excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Fluency in French is considered an asset.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills, with initiative and adaptability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms.
Experience supporting inclusive and equitable research environments and working with community partners and people with lived and living experience is an asset

Working conditions

Travel will be required, anticipated to be an approximately 10%-time commitment. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary. Federal government security clearance, paid through CIHR, will be required upon hire. This is a hybrid working position, allowing for at least 2-3 days in office, with remaining days working from home. A fully remote arrangement may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Status: Full-time position (80 hoursbiweekly) temporary (18-months; leave replacement)
Annual Salary: range of $85,000 to $115,000 plus benefits, commensurate with training and experience.
Location: This is a hybrid working position, allowing for at least 2-3 days in office, with remaining days working from home.
Start Date: August 17^thor 24^th- negotiable
Reports to: Dr. Angela Kaida

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and CV via email to:

Dr. Angela Kaida

IGH-ISFH@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 9^th, 2026 by 11:59pm

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

IGH and SFU are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where all feel welcome, safe, accepted and appreciated in learning, teaching, research and work. We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh ̱ Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilo w̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓ícə̓ y̓(Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples.

We would like to thank, in advance, all applicants who take the time to apply for this position. All applicants will be notified regarding whether they have been selected for an interview

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Research Assistant in Health Economics - Professor David Whitehurst | Date posted: July 13, 2026

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JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant in Health Economics will have responsibility for leading/co-leading key aspects of the design and conduct of a subproject (i.e., Objective #1) for the CIHR-funded project, Severity Weighting of Health Outcomes for Economic Evaluation: From Methods to Application (https://webapps.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/decisions/p/project_details.html?applId=535819&lang=en). The successful candidate will also provide administrative project management support for the subproject.

Objective #1 of the CIHR-funded project investigates how members of the public (including patients and family caregivers) conceptualize the notion of disease severity. Research questions to explore this objective will be investigated using qualitative and quantitative methods. The specific activities that the successful candidate will lead/co-lead are detailed below.

POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to Professor David Whitehurst (CIHR Project Co-Principal Investigator), the research assistant will undertake the following duties:

Assist with the development of the research protocol
Prepare ethics applications and subsequent ethics amendments
Work effectively with study coordinators and investigators at other research institutions, nationally (Western University and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute) and internationally (Glasgow Caledonian University and Akershus University Hospital)
Provide support to the subproject team by organizing and coordinating virtual team meetings, preparing agendas, taking meeting notes, and distributing draft notes for comment and review
Provide monthly email updates to team members
Maintain and update a subproject-specific reference library using EndNote, RefWorks, or comparable software
Assist in the formulation of primary research questions and appropriate methodological approaches for the qualitative (i.e., focus group studies) and quantitative (i.e., online surveys) phases of the research program
Assist in the development of efficient recruitment strategies for the qualitative and quantitative phases of the research program
Facilitate focus groups and perform qualitative data analysis
Liaise with, and obtain quotes from, leading companies in the market research industry
Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
Take a lead in the drafting of manuscripts suitable for submission to leading international peer-reviewed journals

QUALIFICATIONS

A graduate degree in health economics (or a relevant discipline with a specific focus on health economics) is essential; this includes applicants who can reasonably expect their graduate degree to be completed prior to 1 September 2026. Experience and expertise – evidenced through peer-reviewed publications as a prominent author and/or project lead – in qualitative and quantitative health economics is also essential. The successful applicant must have experience in facilitating focus groups.

To achieve timely completion of the research program’s objectives, demonstrable time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines are fundamental to this position. The successful candidate requires an ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing); must display mature judgement, discretion and tact in dealing with all stakeholders; and have excellent analytical reasoning and problem solving skills, with conscientious attention to detail.

The successful candidate also requires a high level of initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Proficiency in the use of database, spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software is essential. Experience working within multi-institutional research teams is desirable.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This is a grant-funded position:

Position Title: Research Assistant in Health Economics
Reports to: Professor David Whitehurst
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Duration of Appointment: 16 months (until December 31, 2027), with possibility of extension
Appointment Type: Full time, 75hrs biweekly
Annual Salary: $52,000 (plus all benefits)
Location: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby campus
(i) a cover letter, which includes a brief statement of relevant research experience (two-page maximum), (ii) an academic CV (two-page maximum), (iii) two first-authored (or co-first-authored) writing samples – one qualitative, one quantitative. The writing samples should be published peer-reviewed research, manuscripts being prepared for submission to a peer-reviewed journal, or thesis chapters. Please note that all submitted materials, including writing samples, will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

The application deadline is July 23, 2026.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please see contact info in How to Apply.

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