Kelsey Marr
Halifax,NS
Summary
Experienced researcher successful at overseeing large-scale mixed-methods research projects. Proficient in collecting materials, managing data and producing reports. Enthusiastic about presenting results and dedicated to clear interpersonal and research communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Coordinator
Dalhousie University
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated protocol development for collaborative research involving 10+ research institutions.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Oversaw research projects focused public health policy with teams of up 30 members and budgets of $500,000 or more.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Applied NVIVO expertise to create high-quality graphical representations of study results.
PhD Graduate Assistant
University Of British Colubmia Okanagan
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as PubMed and produced interview transcripts and graphical data representations using NVIVO and SPSS.
- Coordinated with faculty members to develop 12 academic publications including major research books, and provided editorial support.
- Prepared and submitted grant proposals, gaining $120,000 funding for various research projects.
Guest Researcher/ Lecturer
Mid Sweden University
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes, conducting 40+ qualitative interviews.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Collaborated with researchers and interlocutors to design and implement policy recommendations.
Sessional Lecturer
University Of British Colubmia Okanagan
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Designed and delivered university-level courses to create meaningful learning experiences for 85 students.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths, leading to 3 graduate school acceptances.
- Participated in 5 conferences to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning, leading to average student grade of 75%.
Education
Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC06.2023
Master of Arts - Medical Anthropology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE05.2014
Skills
- Qualitative research design, implementation, and analysis
- Collaborative Leadership
- Project Management
- Software: NVIVO, OtterAi, Microsoft Suite, SPSS
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Instructing
- Peer Review
- Data Transcription
- Mentoring
Affiliations
- Collaborative and Experimental Ethnography Lab, University of British Columbia.
- Society of the Social Studies of Science.
- Reproductive Mobilities Research Network
- Canadian Anthropological Society
- Society of Applied Anthropology
Certification
- MITACS Project Management Training - 2023-ongoing
- Certified Teaching Assistant, University of British Columbia - 2017
- Graduate Teaching Certificate, University of Saskatchewan- 2016
- Certified Academic Instructor, Instructional Skills Workshop Network (ISW) - 2016
- NVIVO Certification, University of Saskatchewan Qualitative Research Lab- 2015
Timeline
Research Coordinator
Dalhousie University
11.2022 - 08.2023
Guest Researcher/ Lecturer
Mid Sweden University
08.2019 - 06.2022
Sessional Lecturer
University Of British Colubmia Okanagan
01.2019 - 05.2019
PhD Graduate Assistant
University Of British Colubmia Okanagan
09.2018 - 03.2023
Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of British Columbia
Master of Arts - Medical Anthropology
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Prince Edward Island
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