The AU Faculty of Graduate Studies
Discover graduate-level research
Research in the Faculty of Graduate Studies
As a faculty, we emphasize scholarly research that pushes boundaries in a wide-range of disciplines and applications.
Current research initiatives
Explore the wealth and diversity of current research in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
AU grad’s research uplifts Inuit cultural safety
Athabasca University graduate Dr. Wayne Clark is using his Doctor of Education degree to uplift Inuit cultural safety.
Learn moreWhy corporate governance and social responsibility matter
See how a corporation’s lack of socially and environmentally responsible practices directly affects its long-term profitability and even its viability.
Learn moreUncovering STEM women’s contributions to Canada’s space industry
Athabasca University alumna Dr. Stefanie Ruel's academic research is uncovering stories of women in Canada's space industry.
Learn moreAU prof discusses integrating new technology into post-secondary education
Athabasca University (AU) business professor discusses how AU is integrating artificial intelligence into business communications courses.
Learn moreUnderstanding different types of diabetes and managing risk factors
Research about diabetes relates to healthy eating and active living, the two primary approaches to prevent and manage the disease.
Learn moreNo surge in travel during regional lockdowns, study finds
Analysis of cellphone data shows no change in movement from areas targeted by restrictions to neighbouring regions during COVID-19.
Learn moreAU researcher embraces arts to reach teens struggling with self-esteem
Jananee Rasiah, academic co-ordinator at Athabasca University, is using film to reach teens struggling with mental health and self-esteem.
Learn moreAU researcher helps assess pain in frail elderly with dementia
AU professor Dr. Knopp-Sihota, a nurse practitioner who works in long-term care, began studying how to better assess pain in dementia patients
Learn moreAU architecture prof designs for underserved communities
Dr. Henry Tsang's design approach to architecture is the same, whether for a fancy new museum, or a community centre for underserved groups.
Learn moreSpace weather is difficult to predict—with only an hour to prevent disasters on Earth
Space weather is difficult to predict, with only an hour to prevent disasters on Earth, says Athabasca University space scientist.
Learn moreAsian heritage inspires AU architect’s work
Athabasca University professor and architect Dr. Henry Tsang discusses how his Asian heritage inspires his research and professional work.
Learn moreOpportunities for AU students
We have frequent opportunities for graduate students to participate in research projects or become research assistants. Current options are below.
All positions will remain open until filled unless otherwise specified within the posting.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Sabine Graf
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
These positions are in the areas of data science, data analytics, data mining and user modelling in the domain of education.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Sabine Graf
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This position is in the areas of game-based learning, software development, game development, data science and data analytics in the domain of education.
Research assistant - casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Sabine Graf
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This position is in the areas of data science and data analytics in the domain of education.
Research assistant - casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Sabine Graf
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This position is designed to assist in dissemination and knowledge mobilization activities within the research program “Mining educational data to provide intelligent in...
Research assistant - casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Maiga Chang
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This position is in the areas of web development.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Oscar Lin
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Looking for a part-time Research Assistant to work on a newly approved NSERC Discovery Grant research --- “Eliciting Adaptive Sequences for Online Learning” (2021-...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Scott Ketcheson
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This research assistant position is an opportunity to conduct fieldwork working within natural wetlands and/or wetlands altered by oil sands activities and linear disturbances...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Ali Dewan
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
We seek to design, implement, and evaluate a system that uses emotion sensing to guide pedagogical responses that will (a) enhance engagement by redirecting the attention of s...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Henry Tsang
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This project is looking for two Research Assistants to assist with a SSHRC-funded study that investigates how Chinatown communities across North America have adopted cultural ...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Tammy O'Rourke
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines
Research Assistant opportunity at Athabasca University, supporting Dr. Tammy O’Rourke in admin, grant writing, and research tasks. Casual position, 10 hrs/wk for 10 wks...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Lana Ray
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines
Assessing the impact of colonialism on health outcomes through data analysis and community collaboration.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Adnan Qayyum
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Assistant sought for trend analysis of distance education history and future, with desk research and interviews.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Kristin Petrovic
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines
Graduate Research Assistant position available to support nursing education research, with flexible hours and remote work options.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Eliana El Khoury
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
A Research Assistant with organization, communication, graphic design, and social media knowledge will be hired to help organize the virtual symposium.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Oscar Lin
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Dr. Oscar Lin seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow for part-time research in multi-agent systems for UAVs. The role involves simulation, collaboration, and publication. Apply by Oct 31...
Research assistants – casual positions
Supervisor: Dr. Kristin Petrovic
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines
Graduate Research Assistant position available to support nursing education research, with flexible hours and remote work options.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Eduardo Ordonez-Ponce
Faculty: Faculty of Business
Sustainable Communities and Lithium Industry: Literature Review Project Assessing local community impact on lithium industry development in the "Lithium Triangle". C...
Research assistants – casual positions
Supervisor: Dr. Terra Manca
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines
Graduate Research Assistant position available to support nursing education research, with flexible hours and remote work options.
Research assistants – casual positions
Supervisor: Dr. Venise Bryan
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines
This research position will support our research program, which focuses on examining nurses' transition experiences as they move to new roles with expanded scopes of prac...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Maiga Chang
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Open call for working with Dr. Maiga Chang VIP research group
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Alexa Ferdinands
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
One research assistant position is open to support a SSHRC-funded project examining policy responses to household food insecurity in Canada.
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