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McGill University

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Montréal
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AI generated summary

  • You need a psychology bachelor's, strong experimental psychology knowledge, time management skills, teamwork ability, and fluency in English (level 3). French knowledge is a plus.
  • You will create study protocols, manage participant schedules, assist with grant applications, proof data, oversee undergraduates, and address participant inquiries while organizing lab meetings.

Requirements

  • 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 1-4.
  • Bachelors in psychology

Responsibilities

  • 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 contacts 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
  • Assign and oversee 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
  • Setting agenda for lab meetings

FAQs

What is the application process for this position?

Active McGill employees should log in to their McGill Workday account and apply using the Find Jobs report. External candidates should refer to the "How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)" job aid for instructions.

What are the main responsibilities of the Research Assistant 1 position?

The main responsibilities include creating study protocols, participating in behavioral coding, data proofing surveys, assisting with grant applications, scheduling participants, maintaining participant spreadsheets, answering participant questions, overseeing undergraduate research activities, and setting agendas for lab meetings.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A strong understanding of experimental psychology, the ability to work well with others, effective time management and task prioritization skills, and knowledge of both French and English are required.

What educational background is needed for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in psychology is required.

What is the hourly salary for the Research Assistant 1 position?

The hourly salary for this position is $29.21.

How many hours per week is this position expected to work?

This position is full time and requires 35 hours per week.

Where is the job location?

The job is located at McGill College, 2001.

Who will I be reporting to in this position?

You will be reporting to an Associate Professor.

What are the position's start and end dates?

The position is scheduled to start on September 4, 2024, and end on August 30, 2025.

What is the deadline to apply for this position?

The deadline to apply is September 12, 2024.

Does this position support diversity and inclusion?

Yes, McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from individuals representing various backgrounds and experiences.

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McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year. The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking. McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.