RA IV – Research Coordination and Mixed-Methods Analysis

Position Vacancy
Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on November 5, 2026
Classification: Research Assistant IV
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Coordination and Mixed-Methods Analysis
Department: CREAMS Research Lab (Culture & Regulation of Learning for Engagement, Academic Motivation, and Success)
Wage or Salary:$30.70/hr Research Assistant IV (RAIV)
Number of Hours to Work: 160 hours total, with flexible scheduling based on research needs. Approximately 5 hours per week on average, with additional hours during periods of intensive research activity, subject to the total authorized hours.
Start Date: November 9, 2026 (Flexible)
Number of Positions available: 1
End Date of Employment: June 30, 2027
Course title and number (if applicable): N/A
Date Issued: Oct. 28, 2026

Qualifications/Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Psychology, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent advanced research training and experience.


• Demonstrated academic research experience, particularly in mixed-methods research, including data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation. Knowledge of research methodologies, ethics, confidentiality, and handling sensitive research information.


• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage priorities,
  
  
  
  and collaborate effectively with a research team.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• - Experience coordinating research projects or mentoring junior researchers.


• - Familiarity with educational research relating to self-regulated learning, culturally responsive teaching, student motivation, engagement, inclusion, or belonging.


• - Experience using qualitative and quantitative analysis software such as NVivo, ATLAS.ti, SPSS, or R.


• - Experience preparing academic manuscripts, conference presentations, research reports, or grant applications.


• - Experience conducting research involving teachers, high school students, university students, or culturally diverse populations.

Key Duties:

• Support the monitoring of multiple research projects examining culturally responsive teaching, self-regulated learning, motivation, engagement, and belonging in educational contexts.


• Provide methodological support for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, and advanced data analysis.


• Organize, securely manage, analyze, and document research data in accordance with approved ethics protocols and confidentiality requirements.






• Contribute to literature reviews, research reports, conference presentations, and scholarly manuscripts.


• Assist in organizing research team meetings and supporting CREAMS Research Lab activities.


• Assist in identifying and securing research funding and perform other related duties.

This position offers flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of remote or hybrid work, depending on the successful candidate’s location, project requirements, and university policies.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work workplace. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request. 10.2026

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