Research Assistant - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview
Reports to the Director of the Language and Cognitive Development Laboratory.

Tasks in lab are varied with moderate to high complexity - primarily recruiting participants, conducting studies, training students and volunteers, coordinating lab research activities, and managing a participant database.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Recruit participants for studies from a database

- conduct research activities with participants and their families (potentially both online and at the University of Calgary campus)

Train students and staff in the use of study procedures and protocols
Determine priorities and deadlines for self and others, and oversee the students, staff, and volunteer who work in the lab and conduct developmental research
Oversee completion of projects and tasks with the supervisor
Working in a laboratory space providing research support in the area of early development
Work closely with the PIs, team members, and research participants
Maintain the LCD Lab website

Qualifications / Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field
Minimum 1 year experience working in a lab conducting child development or related research
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Intermediate level of expertise with Excel
Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work in a team environment with research participants and lab associates
Strong ability to communicate and interact with participants and their families, as well as community organizations in a friendly, respectful, and timely manner
Ability to follow specific directions and research protocols
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge and skills of recruitment and selection practices of research participants
Problemsolving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work collaboratively with undergraduate students, graduate students, research participants and professors
Knowledge of eyetracking equipment/programs

Application Deadline:
May 23, 2023

Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Operations Administration Job Family, Phase 1_.

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About the University of Calgary

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