Research Assistant 1

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Department of Psychology (Professor Anna Weinberg)

Position Summary:

• Creating protocols and preparing materials for various studies such as the Expressive Writing Study and the Academic Stress Study.
• Participates in behavioural coding for infants and mothers participating in our Babies Study.
• Data proofing surveys of various studies—checking for errors and eliminating 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 the research and the study).
• Assign and oversee research activities of undergraduates in the lab
• Setting agenda for lab meetings

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of experimental psychology.
• Works well with others.
• Can structure time and prioritize tasks. 

Experience and education:

• Bachelors in psychology

“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 #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.”

Hourly Salary:

$28.50

Hours per Week:

25 (Part time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-31

Position End Date:

2024-09-30

Deadline to Apply:

2024-04-02

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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