Opportunity: Prospective Research Assistant
Status: Thank you for your interest in our lab! The position has been filled. If you are still interested, please check our website again in the upcoming Spring 2025 semester for any available position.
Position Overview: The Adolescent Health Lab in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University seeks a Junior Research Assistant to work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Marlene Moretti, Canada Research Chair in Youth Psychological Clinical Science - Tier 1, and the research team on a nationally-funded research program to develop, implement and evaluate interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of at-risk parents and youth.
The Research Assistant will collaborate with our research team and will support research activities as outlined below. Must enjoy working with a fast-moving collaborative team of researchers and community partners; strong writing skills required. Familiarity with university ethics is an asset but not required. There are opportunities to contribute to professional and community presentations and journal-ready manuscripts. We seek candidates who are strongly committed to research and eager to advance their research or academic careers through participation on published works.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
Supporting and coordinating data collection and participant follow-up for large studies implementing and evaluating interventions for at-risk families.
Supporting in preparation of community and professional conference presentations, manuscript preparation, and related knowledge translation activities for ongoing research projects.
Opportunities to participate in/or launch new research.
Data entry, transcription of interviews, coding, and related works.
Qualifications: Research Assistants should be familiar with child/youth development, developmental psychopathology, and intervention models. Familiarity with Qualtrics, SPSS, and other data collection/analysis software is an asset. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving skills, independent time management, and the ability to meet deadlines are required.
Application Process: Applicants are invited to submit their applications with the subject line “Research Assistant” via email to the Adolescent Health Lab (youth_project@sfu.ca) containing a copy of a cover letter, CV, and a description of how their background and interests are a match to the position. Competitive hourly rate will be based on national funding guidelines and dependent upon education and past experience/achievements. Applicants seeking additional information prior to submission are welcome to contact Dr. Marlene Moretti or the Adolescent Health Lab.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only well-matched candidates will be contacted for an interview.