Scholarly Research Technician - Red Deer, Canada - Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic
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This position is conditionally funded and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.


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Position Title

  • Scholarly Research Technician (Mapping Project)
    Position Summary
  • We are currently seeking applicants for the following research project:


  • RDLIP

  • Anti Racism Asset Mapping Project
  • Choon-Lee Chai.
  • The Office of Research and Scholarship supports faculty and staff across the Polytechnic in their research and scholarly activities. Scholarly Research Technicians act as research assistants to faculty/staff members engaged in specific scholarly research projects by performing tasks related to the project, such as data entry and analysis, gathering bibliographic information, conducting tests and experiments, loading, unloading, monitoring and maintaining equipment, preparing solutions and monitoring inventories. Research project grant funding and the design of each specific project may dictate additional tasks and job requirements.
    Position Responsibilities


  • Research Support

  • Assists with literature searches
  • Assists with the collection and reporting of data
  • Transcribes interviews
  • Assists with the maintenance of databases and data collection forms
  • Ensures that all research materials are handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures
  • Assists with gathering and compiling of information required for the preparation of papers, abstracts, etc.
  • Participates in research project meetings

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of a oneyear college certificate, or equivalent
  • Exemplary interpersonal, motivational, organizational, and planning skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as an effective member of a team
  • Demonstrated experience writing and preparing a variety of project materials (e.g. presentations, reports)
  • Demonstrated ability to search and review literature and to critically appraise and interpret published materials
  • Safeguard the confidentiality of study data

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in writing social science literature review and research proposal

Salary or Hourly?

  • Salary
    Salary
  • Starting at $20.00 per hour
    Benefits and Compensation Information
  • An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
    About Red Deer Polytechnic
  • Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,
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Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

  • Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
  • Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our
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polytechnic community.Posting Detail Information


Competition Number

  • 2023A130
    Employment Type
  • Term-Certain Part-Time
    Number of Vacancies
  • 3
    Desired Start Date
  • 09/11/2023
    Position End Date (if termcertain)
  • 11/30/2023
    FTE

Hours of Work

  • Hours of work may vary each week, approximately 510 hours per week. Flexible between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
    Open Date
  • 08/29/2023
    Close Date
  • 09/05/2023
    Open Until Filled
  • No
    Note to Applicant
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persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact
Special Instructions to Applicants

  • This position is conditionally funded and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.
    Required Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
**Optional Documents
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