Graduate Research Assistant - Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday November 1st, 11:59PM

Academic department: Statistics and Actuarial Science

Academic Term: Winter 2027

Mode of delivery: In-Person

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QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in the department of Statistics and Actuarial Science

Experiential Qualifications:

• Experience holding office hours
• Previously held a GTA or GRA position in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science or in the Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit.

Course Specific Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of linear regression, generalized linear models, and design of experiments is required.   
• Knowledge of questionnaire design, non-parametric statistics, sample size determination, and longitudinal data analysis an asset.   
• Knowledge of RMarkdown, SAS, and SPSS an asset.  

Compensation: $58.46 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Doctoral)

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