Research Assistant, Para-Athlete Nutrition

Job Title

Research Assistant, Para-Athlete Nutrition

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

RA Salary Grade (Jul 2026)

RA 2 : Grade 13 ($21.87 - $27.61 per hour)

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Position End Date

3/15/2027

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

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 (i.e. HPED 2507) and Statistics (i.e. HPED 2030).
• Strong 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 (i.e. HPED 3320).
• 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.
  
  

Salary: $21.87 - $27.61 per hour

Closing Date: November 1, 2026

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About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.