Research assistant – casual position

Start date: March 01, 2025

Application deadline: February 10, 2025

Supervisor: Dr. Rory McGreal and Serena Henderson

IRRODL Assistance

Overview

Assistance to the IRRODL Manager in duties related to publication.

Specific activities include, but are not limited to

This project will include working with the IRRODL Manager on submission reviews, communications with paper authors, working with the OJS application, special projects, and other duties as required.

The primary job duties for the Field Research Assistant (Graduate Research Assistant) will include assisting the IRRODL Manager.

The successful candidate will work with, and directly report to the IRRODL Manager, Serena Henderson at Athabasca University. Serena Henderson will provide adequate training for the submission reviews, communications with article authors, working with the OJS application, special projects, and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum of a master’s degree in an education-related field. Preferably educational technology. The student will gain extensive experience in academic publishing and writing.

All work is conducted online. The position can be filled from any location.

How to apply

Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their application by email to Prof. Rory McGreal at rory@athabascau.ca and Serena Henderson shenderson@athabascau.ca. Applications should include (as a single PDF file) a brief cover letter that summarizes your skills, interests, and experience; and a current resume or curriculum vitae.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Athabasca University and the researchers are committed and seek to support equity in employment and research opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people, women, and other historically marginalized groups. Applicants are welcome, but not required, to self-identify in their letter of application.

For more information on this Graduate Research Assistant opportunity, please contact Serena Henderson, shenderson@athabascau.ca on or before Feb. 10th, 2025.

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