Job Title: Research Assistant

About I Challenge Diabetes (ICD)

ICD is the charity that focuses on delivering the most engaging, inspiring, and empowering opportunities to the type 1 community. We do not shy away from the tough questions. Together amongst peers, we build the skills and courage to face whatever obstacles come our way. We practice them together, leveraging our combined strengths. Each individual may have a different starting point and we meet there to create and celebrate goals together. Life with diabetes demands a lot of us, but the resulting strength gained can expand our horizons.

What You’ll Do 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Research Assistant to support our research initiatives aimed at advancing support for people living with type one diabetes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data, while working closely with our research team and external partners to contribute to impactful projects.

Research Support
-Assist in designing and implementing research studies related to advancing support for people living with diabetes
-Conduct literature reviews to stay informed on the latest diabetes research trends.
Data Collection and Analysis
-Collect, organize, and maintain research data, including clinical or community-based studies.
-Perform statistical analyses and interpret results using software tools (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python).
Collaboration and Communication
-Coordinate with internal teams, external collaborators, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
-Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and research manuscripts for publication.
Administrative
-Maintain accurate research records and databases in compliance with ethical and organizational standards.
-Provide support for grant applications and progress reporting.

Preferred Requirements

– Registered in a University or College program that focuses on promotion, nonprofit management, marketing, communications, public relations, business and related fields
– informed and educated on the latest social media trends, rules and tools
– Knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop preferred
– Experience in content creation, and photography an asset.

– Ability to work as a member of a team.
– Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
– Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Location

Work will take place remotely, and on-site at ICD offices as deemed necessary.

Compensation: Starts at $17.70/hour dependent on experience/education

Start Date: June 23, 2025

End Date: August 22, 2025

To Apply: Please Submit Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected]

ICD recognizes and celebrates the strength in diversity. Should you require accommodations during any stage of application process, please contact hr@ichallengediabetes.org