Research Assistant

**Department** School of Public Health

**Salary range** $47,918.92 to $64,697.48

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 7

**Posted date** January 17, 2025

**Closing date** January 22, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of one year plus a day from the date of hire and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Location -**This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Faculty**

The Community-University Partnership (CUP) is a unique collaboration among the University of Alberta, community agencies, and organizations in and around Edmonton and across Alberta. We are committed to improving the development of children, youth, families, and communities by creating or mobilizing evidence-informed knowledge that impacts programs, practices, and policies. CUP has over a 20-year history of collaborative community-based research experience.

**Position Summary**

Under the supervision of the Research Coordinator and guidance of the Associate Director, the Research Assistant will support a community-engaged research project investigating rural wealth and inclusive economy strategies in rural Alberta. This project is a partnership between CUP and the Town of Drayton Valley, and aims to integrate research and practice by creating and mobilizing evidence to support economic resilience in the region. The Research Assistant will support data collection, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing.

**Duties**
- Collect data using qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (e.g., surveys) methods.
- Contribute to developing data collection tools and preparing materials and consent forms.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate software and techniques.
- Maintain and protect confidential research data, adhering to ethical conduct and privacy requirements at all times.
- Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews.
- Present results to partners, funders, and/or at conferences.
- Engage with stakeholders from community organizations, industry, government, and academia to build strong relationships.
- Translate results into useful information for community partners and prepare knowledge-sharing products (e.g., reports, presentations, journal articles) for academic and community audiences.
- Participate in research team meetings, and in meetings related to research activities in the community.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Qualitative and quantitative research knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, and written), including the ability to translate complex research results to community partners.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- High level of flexibility, adaptability, and ability to prioritize to meet urgent and evolving needs.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with collaborative, interdisciplinary, or intersectoral projects.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis software.
- Experience using a variety of knowledge-sharing strategies to communicate with diverse audiences (e.g. community organizations, government, academia).
- Knowledge of research ethics and guidelines in an academic environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 22, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.