Join the Undergraduate Research Assistants/Interns for a fully paid summer position running 27 April – 14 August 2026 with The University of Calgary’s Department of Community Health Sciences. These roles support research on Black and Racialized Peoples’ Health and form part of the Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program, which includes weekly workshops and direct mentorship from postdoctoral fellows.
Deadline: January 10, 2026
Location: Calgary, Canada
Duration: April 27 – August 14, 2026
Hours: 35 hrs/week | Compensation: $7,500 for 16 weeks
Positions available: 10
Students will assist with participant recruitment, survey administration, data collection (quantitative + qualitative), data analysis, literature reviews, writing, community engagement, knowledge mobilization, and other research tasks connected to major projects such as Transforming Lives of Black Youth and Precision Nutrition for Black Healthcare Professionals.
Ideal candidates are current undergraduate students (preferably 2nd–3rd year) in health or social sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5, strong writing and technical skills, and lived or research experience with Black and racialized communities. Applicants must be able to work in person in Calgary, willing to travel for data collection, and eligible to work in Canada.
About the Role
Students will support research addressing health inequities experienced by Black and racialized communities in Canada. Work includes:
- Recruiting participants
- Survey administration
- Collecting quantitative & qualitative data
- Data analysis & cleaning
- Writing literature reviews and reports
- Creating presentations
- Supporting knowledge mobilization
- Community engagement
- Contributing to collaborative research projects
Research assistants will join one of two research areas:
• Transforming Lives of Black Youth (SSHRC Partnership Grant) — ~7 positions
• Precision Nutrition Project for Black Healthcare Professionals — ~3 positions
Eligibility & Preferences
Applicants must:
• Be a current undergraduate student (health sciences, social sciences, or related fields)
• Be registered as an undergraduate during Summer 2026
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Be Canadian citizen, PR, or legally permitted to work in Canada (international students not eligible)
• Be able to work in person in Calgary
• Be willing to travel (including cross-province travel for data collection)
Preferences:
• Students in 2nd or 3rd year
• Those with experience or lived experience related to Black and racialized communities
• Strong writing, communication, teamwork & time management skills
• Technical skills (e.g., infographic development, Microsoft Office)
• Prior research experience (asset)
How to Apply
Send your resume + cover letter to black.racialized@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: January 10, 2026
The Department of Community Health Sciences at the Cumming School of Medicine (University of Calgary) is recruiting 10 Undergraduate Research Assistants/Interns for Summer 2026, focused on Black and Racialized Peoples’ Health.
This opportunity is part of the Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program, which provides training, weekly workshops, and mentorship from postdoctoral fellows while contributing to impactful research.
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