Lead, Community Economic Development Research

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a Community Economic Development Research Coordinator to support CUP projects through data collection, analysis, and dissemination. You will work with partners to advance poverty-focused research and knowledge mobilization.

Reporting to Dr. Mayan, you will design and manage research activities, coordinate team communications, and ensure timely grant deliverables across Edmonton and Drayton Valley. Hybrid work is available and internal candidates only.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Relevant experience with research methods and partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection and analysis for qualitative and quantitative projects.
• Coordinate day-to-day research operations and milestones.
• Prepare grant proposals and knowledge mobilization materials.
• Develop ethics applications and maintain approvals.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

SPSS

NVivo

Literature reviews

Grant writing

Ethics applications

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Alberta is seeking a Community Economic Development Research Coordinator to support CUP projects through data collection, analysis, and dissemination. You will work with partners to advance poverty-focused research and knowledge mobilization.

Reporting to Dr. Mayan, you will design and manage research activities, coordinate team communications, and ensure timely grant deliverables across Edmonton and Drayton Valley. Hybrid work is available and internal candidates only.