Opportunity: Prospective Research Assistant
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.