The СÓÅÊÓƵ 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
СÓÅÊÓƵ 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
СÓÅÊÓƵ 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 СÓÅÊÓƵ 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. 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. Cynthia Spring
This research position will contribute to a growing area of research on labour in community and affordable housing.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Matthieu Caron
This research position will contribute to a project examining the historical evolution of False Creek, Vancouver.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Josh Neudorf
This project will investigate functional MRI (fMRI) and/or diffusion MRI (dMRI) changes across the lifespan using open access datasets.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Navid Pourmokhtari
This project will require a student with strong experience in videography and video editing, preferably based in Edmonton.
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