Research Data Coordinator and Analyst

Competition 1155

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has an approximate appointment of one year and an annual salary range of $59,822 to $82,266.

It offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - The position can be in-person (Edmonton) or remote (Canada only).

Working at the University of Alberta

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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. Learn more.

Working for the Department

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) is a hub for feminist research, social justice studies, and engaged citizenship at the University of Alberta. It is a field of study that encourages students to ask big questions about the way that gender impacts how we think, how we live, and how we understand ourselves and others. Though the field historically focused on the lives of women, in the contemporary Women's and Gender Studies classroom, an emphasis is placed on the ways that gender, race, class, age, sexuality, ability, and size work together.

Position 

The Partnership for Research with African Newcomers (PRAN) (Website: https://pran-network.ca/) is looking for a suitable candidate to lead data management and conduct statistical data analysis for PRAN research. Headed by Dr. Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika, PRAN is a SSHRC-funded, national, partnership research program aimed at enhancing the lives of Sub-Saharan African immigrants and refugees through research, community engagement, and program and policy development.

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.

Duties 

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement data management, including documentation, and archiving for the PRAN team and partnership;
• Monitor the progress of research data collection, analysis, and sharing;
• Maintain data quality, including data cleaning;
• Conduct advanced statistical analysis, including analysis and data visualizations as required for presentations and reports;
• Support data analysis training and one-on-one support for PRAN students and partners;
• Contribute content to knowledge mobilization and dissemination activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in a related quantitative social sciences field (sociology, political science, psychology, or related field), or Master's degree with 3 or more years of hands-on research experience
• Excellent advanced statistical data analysis skills
• Advanced experience using statistical software packages (e.g. Stata, or R)
• Knowledge of and experience applying research data management best practices
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Ability to perform at a high level on multiple research projects, both independently and as part of a research and operations team
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantive knowledge of immigrant and/or Sub-Saharan African social and cultural contexts
• Experience or expertise with Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Proficiency in French is desirable

Application Instruction

1. Cover letter addressing specific topic: Previous social sciences education, training, skills, and experience in research data management & advanced statistical analysis
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of Publications
4. References

Other Instructions

• Application review will commence August 1, 2024. 
• Please note that due to the high volume of submissions only short-listed candidates will be contacted.