Current Opportunities
- Research Assistant
Application Now Open
- Research Data Coordinator
Application Closed
- Position 2
Applications closed
Research Assistant (Application now open)
The Partnership for Research with African Newcomers (PRAN) is looking for several graduate student Research Assistants to support literature review, data collection, data analysis, and academic manuscript development on several projects. Reporting to Dr. Okeke-Ihejirika and the PRAN Senior Research Manager, the RAs will join a vibrant national team of PRAN staff and research assistants, which meets regularly for research training, mentorship and professional development.
The positions include:
- One or more positions to carry out online and in-person one-on-one interviews in Edmonton, beginning May 2025; Minimum 20 hours per week;
- One or more positions to carry out quantitative data analysis of census and survey data. While training will be provided, previous training and experience in statistical methods is required;
- One position will carry out qualitative data analysis (coding and re-coding of transcripts for developing thematic analyses of results).
Please see here for additional position details.
University of Alberta students and alumni are asked to apply via CampusBridge through position #86188 – Research Assistant (social science). External candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, transcripts, and an academic writing sample (term paper, published article, etc.) via email.
Research Data Coordinator and Analyst
Application Closed.
PRAN is seeking a suitable candidate to lead data management and conduct statistical data analysis for PRAN research. Reporting to the PRAN Senior Research Manager, the Data Analyst will be responsible for managing all project data, supporting the data needs of the research team and partners, maintaining data quality, conducting quantitative data analysis, and supporting knowledge mobilization (reports, manuscripts, data visualizations) and research dissemination. Successful candidates will demonstrate curiosity and enthusiasm to quickly learn and integrate new data management and statistical analysis skills. To learn more about the position or to apply, please visit University of Alberta Careers page.