The AU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research that informs and transforms
Research in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
We are committed to contributing to research in all aspects of humanities and social sciences—anthropology, archeology, distance education, global studies, and much more.
Current research initiatives
Explore current research initiatives at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
How better data can help Calgary non-profits meet surging demand for services
Athabasca University project helps Calgary not-for-profits get handle on client data amid surging demand for services.
Learn moreSleep isn’t just about science. How culture and social inequity affect slumber
Athabasca University English professor's new book explores how technology, poverty, homelessness, and other social issues affect sleep.
Learn moreResearcher explores Canada’s affordable housing crisis
Katie MacDonald's research looks at supports for workers in affordable housing sector.
Learn moreOpportunities for AU students
Our faculty members may hire undergraduate or graduate students for research programs. Learn more about current research opportunities below.
All positions will remain open until filled unless otherwise specified within the posting.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Adnan Qayyum
Research Assistant sought for trend analysis of distance education history and future, with desk research and interviews.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Eliana El Khoury
A Research Assistant with organization, communication, graphic design, and social media knowledge will be hired to help organize the virtual symposium.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Katie MacDonald
Athabasca University seeks a grad research assistant for CLC3 to support a scoping review, interviews & workshops. Apply by Feb. 28, 2025 to Dr. Hanson
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Katie MacDonald
Athabasca University seeks a grad research assistant for CLC3 to support a scoping review, interviews and workshops. Apply by Feb. 28, 2025 to Dr. Hanson
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Faria Sana
This project investigates how multitasking affects mind wandering and boredom during an online task.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Faria Sana
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support the programming and development of online psychological experiments in a cognitive science lab at Athabasca University.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Nisha Nath
Doctoral Student Researcher to join our research team for a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)-funded 5-year project examining how discretion can impede or...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Nisha Nath
Doctoral Student Researcher to join our research team for a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)-funded 5-year project examining how discretion can impede or...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Katie MacDonald
Doctoral Student Researcher to join our research team for a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)-funded 5-year project examining how discretion can impede or...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Katie MacDonald
We are seeking a research assistant to join a SSHRC-funded, multi-year qualitative research project examining long-term transnational solidarity commitments. This position foc...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Katie MacDonald
We are seeking a temporary, part-time Research Assistant for a SSHRC-CMHC funded project focused on labour in the community housing sector.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Tobias Wiggins
The TransLab an interdisciplinary research hub advancing critical research in Transgender Studies, is hiring a part-time, temporary Research Assistant.
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