Student Laboratory Assistant - Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
83S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 8 hours per week 
Salary:

$20.75 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

August 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025

The Department of Psychology has one opening for a student to perform various duties as the lab assistant for a social sciences research lab under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Strong.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Practice and model lab values of humility, accountability, collectivity, and respect of all peoples in interactions with colleagues, collaborators, and participants
  • Improving and updating lab protocols and practices so they align with these values
  • Co-managing and coordinating research activities
  • Training and overseeing student researchers on lab protocols (e.g., data collection and management) 
  • Maintaining quality assurance (e.g., data collection and management) 
  • Co-managing and co-analyzing datasets 
  • Serving as initial point-of-contact for AgeStrong PEI 
  • Attending bi-weekly lab meetings
  • Initiating and carrying out new research projects as appropriate and needed, based on community needs and priorities and the person's area(s) of expertise
  • Working independently and as part of the collective

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a UPEI Student, with preference given to third and fourth-year undergraduate students
  • Prior experience in a community placement or clinical setting
  • Prior experience in social sciences or humanities lab working with human participants
  • Interest in working with older adults 
  • Familiarity with SPSS, Jamovi, and/or SAS 
  • Reliability, dependability, organization
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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