Project: Islamophobia and Economic Integration
Location: Remote with potential for in-person meetings at 快播视频 (some travel within the Greater Toronto Area is required)
Hours: 15 hours per week (average)
Term: Five months
Anticipated start date: 21 July 2025
Compensation: $29.50/hour; work-related travel costs

The Islamophobia Research Hub at 快播视频 is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support an ongoing quantitative study on the employment and labour market experiences of Muslims in Canada. This is a pilot study that incorporates both primary and secondary data analysis.

Key responsibilities:

The Research Assistant with work closely with the Hub鈥檚 research lead for this project to support the following tasks:

• Outreach support: Assist with survey pushes in partnership with community organizations and relevant stakeholder networks (July鈥揝eptember)
  • Attend meetings with community organizations to determine effective survey push strategies
  • Prepare outreach materials such as social media posts, email briefs, and other promotional materials
• Data collection: Assist with data collection (July鈥揝eptember) through:
  • Assist with the set-up of survey collection instruments at select community locations
  • Solicit survey participation from community members
  • Respond to inquiries from potential survey respondents
• Assist with data management and analysis: Maintain and organize database (July鈥揝eptember):
  • Upload paper surveys to the Qualtrics survey platform
  • Assist with exporting of data into relevant statistical software (e.g. SPSS; R)
• Support data visualization: Create charts, graphs, and other visualizations to help communicate data findings (October鈥揘ovember)
• Writing/editing: Assist with preparation of preliminary results report on trends and key findings from primary and secondary data (October鈥揘ovember)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in social sciences or a related field (e.g., economics, sociology, political science)
• Experience using online survey platforms such as Qualtrics, Wiki Survey, etc.
• Experience with statistical software such as SPSS and R
• Effective collaboration and community relationship building skills and experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to data security, research ethics and privacy policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities, particularly racialized and Muslim communities. 
• A valid driver鈥檚 license and access to a vehicle (due to potential need to travel within the GTA)

Additional Assets 

• Experience with community-engaged research methodologies
• Experience in advocacy work related to economic inclusion or social justice
• Knowledge of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism in Canada

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit the following as one PDF document: 

1. A cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the project (one page maximum). 
2. A CV or resume detailing their academic background, research experience, and relevant skills (five page maximum). 
3. Contact information for two references (name, affiliation and email addresses)who can speak to the applicant鈥檚 relevant research skills.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, 30 June 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EDT Applications should be sent to: islamophobia[at]yorku.ca to the attention of Dr. Salmaan Khan [Subject heading: 鈥淩A application Islamophobia and Economic Integration鈥漖

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Saturday, 15 March 2025 | 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | 快播视频 Student Centre | 4700 Keele Street, Toronto

You are invited to an extraordinary day of inspiration, collaboration, and advocacy. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM),聽in collaboration with the聽Islamophobia Research聽Hub聽at the York Centre for Asian Research at 快播视频, is hosting its annual education summit and Iftar dinner at聽快播视频.

This is an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow Muslim education leaders, share valuable insights, and collectively strategize against the impact of Islamophobia on educational spaces. The event promises to be both inspiring and enriching, with a range of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities with fellow Muslims.

March 15th is the UN Internationally Recognized Day to Combat Islamophobia.

The day will conclude with an iftar dinner and awards ceremony. 

Conference: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Iftar dinner and awards ceremony (6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

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