Research Coordinator, Parasport

Job title:

Research Coordinator, Parasport

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position has a term length of one year plus one day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our .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 AlbertaThe 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 First Peoples 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. .Working for the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR)The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR) is consistently ranked in the top 20 faculties of its type worldwide (QS World University Rankings). It is home to approximately 1400 undergraduate students and 130 graduate students. In addition to its four undergraduate degree programs, KSR also offers Masters degrees, a suite of graduate certificates, and a world-class PhD program.PositionThe employee will support Dr. Danielle Peers in designing, implementing, and mobilizing parts of their participatory and applied research program that focus on parasport, the Canadian national sport and recreation system, and ‘safe’ sport alternatives.Duties

• Liaise with sport and recreation stakeholders to support meaningful research design.
• Lead or support participant and partner recruitment.
• Co-lead the creation of participant/partner collective agreements.
• Lead data generation processes, like interviews, using scripts and tools that have been approved by the PI and ethics.
• Co-create data generation and application activities.
• Support the creation of pedagogical resources for the sector based on learnings.

Minimum Qualifications

• A research-based Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Activity, Sport Sociology, or other socio-cultural study of sport or recreation that uses inductive qualitative research methods.
• At least one year of experience in participatory or community-based research.
• Deep working knowledge of Canada’s sport or recreation sector, for example, through at least three years in leadership positions within the sector. Experience at both local and national levels considered a significant asset.
• Lived experience participating within parasport or adaptive sport settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience of disability is considered a significant asset.
• Training in trauma informed practices and experience engaging research through a robust trauma-informed foundation is also considered an asset.

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.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis 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.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 22, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

$25618.56 – 35118.1 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:22 GMT

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