Department College of Social Sciences and Humanities - Office of Research
Posted date April 4, 2025
Closing date April 29, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded

RESEARCH COMMUNICATION AND KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION

• Work with interdisciplinary teams on research project development and implementation.
• Develop and mobilize strong communications about the Hub, building awareness of its research projects, and social and public impacts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a relevant social science field required, PhD preferred.
• At least three years’ experience in managing large research grants, projects, centers, and/or teams, preferably including community-engaged partnerships.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods and methodologies.
• Experience using systems to track and manage research activities, timelines, and budget.
• Knowledge and understanding of interdisciplinary, community-partnered, and training-centered project.
• Excellent facilitation and planning skills with the abilities to conceptualize effective strategies that can respond to changing work environments.
• Strong interpersonal, community, and public relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with a range of data analysis software, such as R, Stata, NVivo, Quirkos, preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of university research services, financial, and human resources procedures, policies and agreements; specific knowledge of the U of A context is a bonus.