Doctoral Student Internship Program

Equity data analyst

Position code: DSIP-S2026-002
Supervisor: Ghada Al-Araj
Unit: Office of the Provost/Vice Provost Faculty Development and Inclusion
Start date: June 22, 2026
Status of employment: Casual, part-time, 20 hours/week, 125 hours total.
Hourly rate: $36.23
Number of positions: 1
Language requirements: English
Work model: Hybrid
Location: SGW

Internship description

Econometric analysis of the university faculty equity dataset ensuring that all relevant variables have been considered in order to draw valid conclusions about the impact of gender on faculty hiring and career development across the university.

Responsibilities

• Clean, organize, and validate the university faculty equity dataset to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across demographic, salary, rank, promotion, and retention variables;
• Conduct statistical analyses to identify equity patterns, disparities, and trends across faculty groups (e.g., gender, department, rank, tenure status);
• Compare outcomes using appropriate benchmarks, institutional policies, and relevant peer or historical data to assess equity gaps and progress over time;
• Create clear tables, charts, and summary visualizations that communicate key findings and support interpretation of the results.

Skills

• Quantitative and statistical data analysis (Econometrics);
• Critical thinking and interpretation of complex datasets;
• Data visualization and reporting skills;
• Data cleaning, management, and validation;
• Ability to work independently;
• Academic and professional written communication;
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data;
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion research frameworks. 

Step 1. Application phase

You must send your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox at dsip@concordia.ca. In the subject line, clearly indicate the position code of the internship position for which you are applying. Attach your resume and cover letter as one document (.PDF, .DOCX) using the naming format “Last name – first name – position code”

If you are applying for more than one internship position, you must send a separate email and application for each position.

Please note that by applying to a DSIP internship, you allow us to share your application internally for other potential opportunities.

Step 2. Selection phase

Once you have sent your resume and cover letter to the DSIP inbox, the DSIP program coordinator will share your application with the unit. At this stage of the application process, the unit will be responsible for any further communication. If you are selected for an interview, the unit will contact you directly to schedule an interview before the end of the fall term. They may also request references and additional documents to validate your qualifications.

Step 3. Offer phase

If you’ve reached this stage, it means you were selected for the internship position – congratulations! The unit will send you an offer letter to be reviewed and signed. The unit will provide further information and instruction regarding your internship.

Accessibility

Concordia strives to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, dsip@concordia.ca.