Research Assistant

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

**Job Description**:
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**About MRU**:
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

**About the Department of Psychology**:
The Department of Psychology currently offers a degree program in Psychology, with majors in Psychology and Psychology Honours, as well as a minor in Psychology.

**About the Project**:
The project will explore the association between pleasant and unpleasant social-related events with well-being among undergraduate students using online surveys.

**About the Role**:
The Department of Psychology is seeking a senior MRU psychology student to join the Digital Media and Human Behaviour Lab as a Research Assistant. You will play a key role in setting up two research projects focused on how daily online experiences, both positive and negative, influence well-being among undergraduate students.

The Research Assistant will begin on or around November 25, 2024 and will be supervised by Malinda Desjarlais, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology. Flexible hours available throughout the term to accommodate student schedules.

This position requires 7-8 hours per week, approximately for 8 weeks, equating to a total of 62.5 hours.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct literature reviews.
- Create surveys using various software platforms.
- Train research assistants on project protocols.
- Attend meetings and provide progress updates.
- Maintain accurate records of research activities.

**Qualifications**:

- Senior student majoring in psychology with an interest in research.
- Strong skills in literature search and review.
- Familiarity with Likert scales and a solid understanding of research ethics.
- Strong record-keeping skills and leadership qualities.

**Salary**: $24 per hour.

**Closing Date**: November 12, 2024



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