About the Role Research Assistant - Para-Athlete Nutrition.

Dr.

Parnell’s lab in the Department of Health and Physical Education is seeking two detail-oriented and motivated Research Assistants (RA) to support an upcoming study focusing on nutrition in para-athletes.

The study is questionnaire based online and will primarily involve evaluating iron levels in para-athletes.

The RA will assist with a literature review, study recruitment (via Instagram), and data analysis.

This role is ideal for a student looking to gain hands-on experience in performance nutrition, para-sport, participant recruitment, and data management.

Responsibilities Social Media Recruitment: Lead and coordinate participant recruitment strategies primarily through Instagram.

Data Coding: Assist with organizing, structuring, and coding quantitative research data.

General Research Support: Complete administrative and literature support tasks as needed by the research team.





Qualifications Required Must have successfully completed university-level courses in both Nutrition () and Statistics ().

Solid communication skills, familiarity with Instagram management, and a high attention to detail.

Experience or a strong interest in adaptive sports or working with individuals with disabilities Preferred Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education or related programs at Mount Royal University (preferably entering 3rd or 4th year) Completion of an Adapted Physical Activity course ().

Interest in learning how to complete statistical analyses of quantitative data Understanding of how to complete a literature review Completion of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans certificate.

📌 Research Assistant, Para-Athlete Nutrition (Calgary)
🏢 Mount Royal University
📍 Calgary