Qualitative Research Analyst

Closing Date: June 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

DataNB

DataNB is a research institute at the University of New Brunswick and the sole provincial administrative data repository in New Brunswick. We house privacy-protected population-level data, which we use to conduct research that supports informed policy- and decision making to promote the health and social prosperity of New Brunswickers. DataNB offers consultation and research services to a variety of stakeholders such as the government different departments, NGOs and academic researchers in different research streams like education, health and economic policy research. In order to conduct this research service, DataNB follows specific steps and procedures in privacy management, data access, data analysis, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1 Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options for eligible roles.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:45 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Salary Range: $65,069 - $88,681 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Research Manager, the Qualitative Research Analyst supports Principal Investigators in all aspects of a research project. This includes planning, coordination and execution of qualitative research initiatives - including data collection, analysis, and report writing. The analyst will also complete project data validation and support mixed methods and quantitative research and evaluation projects.

• Develop and manage assigned tasks related to research and evaluation projects, in collaboration with research leads.
• Support overall project management, including timelines of your assigned tasks.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of new research and evaluation initiatives.
• Assist in the development of study protocols, data collection plans, research ethics and other documentation as required.
• Assist Principal Investigators in the preparation of forms required for access to DataNB data.
• Provide task supervision to research assistants and students.
• Output, interpret, and communicate research results with project team and external stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Contribute to writing research reports and scientific manuscripts for academic publication.
• Prepare qualitative and mixed methods data sets, and conduct and interpret data analyses.
• Liaise with DataNB stakeholders as needed for consultation, presentation of results, and research and evaluation development.
• Liaise with external stakeholder organizations and deliver presentations, as needed, on projects in their research portfolio.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A Graduate Degree in Education, Social Sciences or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience conducting qualitative research.
• Must be bilingual (English and French).

Additional Strengths

• Experience with evaluation projects and mixed methods research projects.
• Experience with NVivo or similar qualitative data analysis software.
• Experience working with research databases, survey data, and coding data for qualitative analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to output, organize and interpret research results in reports for diverse audiences.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team environment.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.