Research Assistant, Psychology Position

1 week ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Research Assistant Position in Psychology Lab


The University of Saskatchewan's Department of Psychology and Health Studies houses the Language, Culture, and Identity Lab. The lab conducts research relevant to socio-cultural issues, focusing on language, culture, and identity.


Primary Responsibilities: As a Research Assistant, you will be responsible for manually coding over 100 news articles for a specific linguistic bias. This task requires attention to detail and a meticulous approach.


Nature of Work: The successful applicant will have a flexible schedule and remote working environment. They will work 15-20 hours a week, preferably 20 hours. Weekly reports and regular communication with the project lead are required.


Key Responsibilities and Qualifications: In this role, you will read and quantify news articles, selecting relevant text and determining valence and abstraction levels. You will maintain a spreadsheet with coding results and notes. Coding one article takes approximately 30 minutes.


Requirements: A Social Sciences Undergraduate Student, ideally in their third or fourth year, is preferred. A TCPS2 CORE Certificate is an asset. Experience in social science research through undergraduate research courses is also desirable.


Essential Skills:


  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Interest in language and bias research
  • Ability to work independently
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Application Requirements: A 1-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, and completed skills-assessment task are required. Please email Traci-lee Christianson for the skills-assessment task prior to submitting your complete application.


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