The AU Faculty of Science and Technology
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Research in the Faculty of Science and Technology
We strive for excellence in research and proudly host world-renowned researchers. We have also established a number of national and international research collaborations with universities, industries, and research organizations.
Current research initiatives
Explore current research initiatives at the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Athabasca River Basin Research Institute
Dr. Junye Wang, the Campus Alberta Innovates Program Chair in Computational Sustainability and a prominent member of the Athabasca River Basin Research Institute (ARBRI) discusses the importance of continued research for balancing development and sustainability in the Athabasca River Basin.
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
As a student in the Faculty of Science and Technology, you’ll have opportunities to work with our researchers on their projects. Learn more about current research opportunities below. Financial assistance is available for graduate students.
All positions will remain open until filled unless otherwise specified within the posting.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Oscar Lin
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. Sabine Graf
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. Sabine Graf
This position is in the areas of data science and data analytics in the domain of education.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Ali Dewan
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. Sabine Graf
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
Automatically Identifying Behaviour Patterns of Learners and Educators that Lead to Learners’ Success, Failure, or Dropout
Research assistant - casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Maiga Chang
This position is in the areas of web development.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Scott Ketcheson
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. Henry Tsang
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. Srijak Bhatnagar
The project is focused on monitoring the effects of glyphosate on the Labrador Tea and associated soil in the Bigstone Cree Nation of Alberta. This work includes studying the ...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Srijak Bhatnagar
The project is focused on monitoring the effects of glyphosate on the Labrador Tea and associated soil in the Bigstone Cree Nation of Alberta. This work includes studying the ...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Alexa Ferdinands
Two Research Assistant positions open to support project on young people's eating practices in Canada. Casual position with flexible hours, remote work possible.
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