Job Description

Job Category: Research & Research Support
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This position is part of the Post Doctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of 12 months.
This position has a comprehensive .
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
The Community-University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families (CUP) at the University of Alberta is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar (PDS) for a 1-year appointment.
CUP is a unique collaboration of researchers, practitioners, community organizations and members, funders, and policy makers across Alberta. We are committed to improving the lives of children, youth, families, and communities by creating and mobilizing evidence-informed knowledge that impacts programs, practices, and policies. CUP has a 25-year history of collaborative community-based research experience. CUP works closely with the rural community of Drayton Valley, Alberta, which is working on broad community economic development initiatives with significant interest in housing.
Supervised by Dr. Maria Mayan, the PDS will support community economic development initiatives aimed at keeping assets and wealth within the community. The PDS will work alongside a CUP team and Drayton Valley partners (elected officials, administration, non-profits, industry etc.) to contribute to existing and emergent community economic development projects; design and execute research projects (primary and secondary) using various methodologies; develop knowledge mobilization products (e.g., research briefs); contribute to manuscript writing; and identify and prepare relevant funding opportunities to support the Drayton Valley-CUP partnership. CUP offers a supportive environment where the PDS can strengthen their research skills, exercise creative and innovative thinking, and develop networks of collaborators within academia, government, and the social sector.
The PDS's appointment will be at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, Canada. The PDS will need to be in the office 3-4 days/week and will need to travel to Drayton Valley, Alberta, for meetings or data collection, as needed.
Responsibilities:
Research

• Implements research activities to fulfill project objectives.
• Employs qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to answer research questions.
• Provides expertise in community-based participatory research design and methodology.
• Supports collaborative work with research partners (community, government, and/or academic).
• Monitors trends and issues relevant to partners.
• Collaborates with CUP staff and Drayton Valley partners to provide research, evidence, and knowledge mobilization advice and establish research priorities that advance Drayton Valley's focus on community economic development.
• Travels to meetings related to research activities within Edmonton, to Drayton Valley and possibly other surrounding rural communities.
• Leverages funding opportunities to pursue innovative projects related to community economic development.

Project Management

• Plans and oversees research activities related to community economic development.
• Provides leadership within the scope of the research project internally to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Tracks timelines and deliverables.
• Participates in the hiring process for research assistants and graduate student
• Supervises, trains, and mentors research assistants, graduate students, and/or other project contributors as required.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with community, government and academic stakeholders that facilitate ongoing, sustainable research collaborations.
• Engages with interested actors to define research processes and fosters the necessary stakeholder involvement to ensure timely activities, cooperation, and progress of the project.
• Coordinates and contributes to reports on outcomes and other reporting as required by funders.
• Ensures compliance with Tri-council and University policies.
• Collaborates with Drayton Valley team to align with and respond to Drayton Valley's continuously evolving knowledge needs on diverse issues related to community economic development.
• Participates in CUP's committees and groups as needed

Knowledge Mobilization

• Contributes to knowledge mobilization activities, including for academic (presentations, papers, abstracts) and community (reports, briefs, summaries, presentations) audiences.
• Translates learnings into targeted, impactful information for community partners.
• Coordinates team meetings.
• Supports opportunities for collaboration with community members in conducting research, liaising between the project team and the community.
• Writes project updates and summaries for the CUP website and Drayton Valley as required.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline (e.g., social sciences, public health, education).
• Experience in community engagement and community-based research and/or evaluation.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; exceptional writing skills.

Application Instructions
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• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• List of publications

About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, 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. .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: The integrates research, graduate education, and community engagement to improve population health. Its interdisciplinary structure includes academic programs, centres, and research teams focused on tackling pressing public health issues locally and globally. The School is dedicated to creating knowledge, training public health professionals, and advancing evidence-informed policy and practice.

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