The AU Faculty of Health Disciplines
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Research in the Faculty of Health Disciplines
The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) actively promotes research excellence. FHD faculty members and learners are involved in research in a variety of health-related areas. Our research is funded nationally, regionally, and provincially. Our funders include Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and Western North-Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN).
Current research initiatives
Explore the wealth and diversity of current research in the Faculty of Health Disciplines.
Understanding 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 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. Tammy O'Rourke
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
Assessing the impact of colonialism on health outcomes through data analysis and community collaboration.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Kristin Petrovic
Graduate Research Assistant position available to support nursing education research, with flexible hours and remote work options.
Research assistants – casual positions
Supervisor: Dr. Kristin Petrovic
Graduate Research Assistant position available to support nursing education research, with flexible hours and remote work options.
Research assistants – casual positions
Supervisor: Dr. Terra Manca
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
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...
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