Research Assistant, Para-Athlete Nutrition

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

A cover letter, and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 1234.pdf).