Job Description

Job Category: Research & Research Support
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This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the , this position has a comprehensive and an annual salary range of $63,465 to $71,402. This position has an initial appointment of 1 year.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
The Research Associate will support a project exploring how a community economic approach can be used to inform rural economic development. The Research Associate will work with the Drayton Valley research team and contribute to data collection and analysis related to community economic development; develop knowledge mobilization products (e.g., research briefs and manuscripts); and prepare funding applications to support the Drayton Valley work. CUP offers a supportive environment within which the Research Associate will strengthen their research skills, exercise creative and innovative thinking, and develop networks of collaborators within academia, government, and the social sector.
The Research Associate's appointment will be at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, Canada. The Research Associate may need to travel to Drayton Valley for meetings or data collection.
Responsibilities:
Research and Project Management

• Implements and oversees research activities to fulfill project objectives.
• Employs qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to answer research questions.
• Oversees data collection and analysis activities ensuring that research protocols are followed.
• Provides expertise in community-based participatory research design.
• Supports collaborative work with research partners (community, government, and/or academic).
• Provides leadership within the scope of the research project internally to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Monitors trends and issues relevant to partners.
• Prepares funding applications
• Tracks timelines and deliverables.

Knowledge Mobilization

• Contributes to knowledge mobilization activities (i.e., publications and presentations in academic and non-academic venues).
• Translates learnings into targeted, impactful information for community partners.

General

• Leverages funding opportunities to pursue innovative projects related to rural community economic development. This includes seeking and writing research grants.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., social sciences, public health, education) with a community economic development focus.
• Minimum five years conducting research and/or evaluation projects in academic and community environments.
• Experience in community engagement and community-based research and/or evaluation.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Expertise in understanding, synthesizing and translating policy research, activities, trends, and issues, across sectors and context.
• Experience and expertise in writing successful research funding applications.
• Knowledge of research ethics and guidelines in an academic environment
• Proven management skills to create, mentor, motivate and maintain high performing teams that may include community members, faculty, staff and students.
• Facilitation, negotiation and problem solving skills and the ability to manage conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to produce project deliverables that are high quality, on time, and on budget

Application Instructions
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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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