Student Research Assistant

at  McGill University

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Department of Psychology

Position Summary:

• Under the supervision of Anna Weinberg, the student research assistant helps with various stages and activities in the TRAC research lab.
• Prepares research materials, executes experiments, creates questionnaire surveys, and coordinates with graduate students and undergraduate honours students.
• Creates protocols and prepares materials for various studies such as the Expressive Writing Study and the Undergraduate Study.
• Participates in behavioural coding for infants and mothers participating in our Babies Study.
• Data proofing surveys of various studies—checks for errors and eliminats data from participants who failed the attention check.
• Assists with preparation of research grant applications to CIHR
• Contacts and schedules participants for various studies. Maintains participant spreadsheets and recontacts participants required to come in for follow-up visits.
• Answers all questions participants (and parents of participants) may have with regards to our research and the study they are participating in.
• Assigns and oversees research activities of undergraduates in the lab. For example, if a participant does not show up for their scheduled appointment, the Research Assistant assigns them another task.
• Sets agenda for lab meetings
• Administers behavioural tasks in Inquisit

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of experimental psychology.
• Works well with others.
• Can structure time and prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4.

Experience and education: Currently Studying a Bachelors in psychology
Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
Hourly Salary:
$18.19
Hours per Week:
10 (Part time)
Location:
McGill College 2001
Supervisor:
Associate Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-09-16
Position End Date:
2025-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2024-09-19
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

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