Research Consultant Sex Lives Report 2025

Summary

LetsStopAIDS is a Canadian youth-HIV charity that focuses on HIV prevention and knowledge exchange by engaging young people and fostering leadership. Since 2004, we have been creating a global network of youth-HIV leaders.

We are looking for the opportunity to collaborate on our annual Sex Lives Report with a talented and experienced research consultant individual or group!

The 2025 SexLivesReport will focus on chemsex and substance use among Canadian youth aged 18-24. In collaboration with Angus Reid Group, we will survey 1000+ youth, with the final report published in the fall of 2025, alongside a policy brief and promotional video.

The research consultant will lead survey design, data analysis, policy briefing, as well as collaborate with the LetsStopAIDS team on a report for a lay youth audience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust and inclusive survey framework in collaboration with Angus Reid Group, ensuring relevance to the study’s focus on chemsex and substance use among Canadian youth (18-24).
• Analyze survey responses and other relevant data sources to identify key trends, insights, and implications.
• Lead the creation of the final Sex Lives Report, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility for both academic and lay audiences.
• Draft a concise policy brief outlining key recommendations based on research findings.
• Work closely with LetsStopAIDS team members, external research partners, and youth advisory groups to ensure the study is youth-centered and impactful.
• Support the promotion and dissemination of findings, including participation in discussions, webinars, or media opportunities related to the report.
• Ensure ethical research practices, particularly regarding substance use and marginalized communities, and obtain necessary research ethics approvals if required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in questionnaire design, data analysis, and sexual health/health policy.
• Proven experience conducting quantitative research, particularly survey-based studies on youth, sexual health, or substance use.
• Strong knowledge of survey methodology, statistical analysis, and data visualization. Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) and data interpretation.
• Understanding of HIV, harm reduction, sexual health, and youth-focused public health issues, with experience in youth, sexual health, and drug use research (preferred)
• Familiarity with policy development and advocacy related to public health.
• Exceptional writing skills with experience drafting reports, policy briefs, and youth-friendly research summaries.
• Ability to translate complex data into accessible and engaging content.
• Experience working with community organizations, research institutions, or advocacy groups.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred

If you are interested, please read below:

You will have to submit a proposal, details outlined in this document (full details and instructions).

⁠Proposals are due April 11th, 2025 (10AM EST).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to slr@letsstopaids.org. You are welcome to forward this message on to any colleagues or peers who may be interested!