Research Associate (Designated Position)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Research Associate (Designated Position)

Research Project Black Studies Research Institute (in STEMM)

Department/Unit Nursing

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S346-26

Employee Group Grant-Paid (PSAC Local 86001)

Position Type

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year

Employment Type Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.5 FTE

Salary $49,904 - $63,173 per annum based on 35 hours per week, prorated to $24,952 - $31,587 per annum for 0.5 FTE

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Black Studies Research Institute (in STEMM ) ( BSRI ) is an institute focused on advancing Black Studies scholarship, research, and methodological innovation across science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Reporting to the Director, the Research Associate will undertake focused research aligned with BSRI priorities, contribute to selected scholarly and grant-development activities, and support the development of selected BSRI Hubs and intellectual programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct focused research, literature reviews, and scholarly scans aligned with selected BSRI research priorities.
• Contribute to the development of research questions, conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches, working papers, reports, publications, and other scholarly outputs.
• Support priority grant applications through background research and development of objectives, methods, workplans, knowledge-mobilisation approaches, proposals, and concept notes.
• Contribute to the scholarly development of BSRI Hubs by identifying research themes, relevant scholarship, research questions, and potential research outputs.
• Support workshops, scholarly conversations, working groups, and intellectual programming, including translating emerging ideas into publications, research projects, frameworks, or future grant opportunities.
• Prepare research and briefing materials and collaborate with affiliated scholars, trainees, and partners to support emerging BSRI research priorities and initiatives.
  
  

Note

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians).

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Black Studies or a relevant humanities, social sciences, health, STEMM , or interdisciplinary field, plus, two to three years’ of related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent academic research
• Strong scholarly writing, research synthesis, and analytical skills
• Ability to develop research questions and contribute substantively to collaborative research and writing
• Ability to work across disciplinary boundaries and manage a focused portfolio of scholarly projects
  
  

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Accountability for Performance & Results
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( PSAC Local 86001) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

Full-time students currently enrolled at an educational institution are not eligible for regular Grant-Paid positions.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 10/19/2026

Close Date 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22343