Research Coordinator

**Key Responsibilities**
- Coordinate the data collection in schools for a longitudinal study on reading development.
- Administer experimental and standardized tasks to children and adults in a variety of settings such as schools and in the lab.
- Communicate with families, schools, collaborators, and other partners in the research.
- Assist in the development of research tasks.
- Code, enter, clean, and analyze data.
- Disseminate research findings through the creation of infographics, meetings, conference presentations, and written manuscripts.

**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in Arts or Science with a major or minor in Psychology or other related degree/diploma/certificate (e,g,. Linguistics).
- Experience working with children and administering experimental and/or standardized tests.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with others.
- Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information. Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines and concurrent activities.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry checks. Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel to schools in HRM and rural Nova Scotia as needed. A vehicle is not required as the Lab subscribes to CommunAtlantic (CarShare).

**Assets**
- Honours degree in Arts or Science.
- Experience working as a research assistant and/or in a school environment, conducting systematic literature reviews, using statistical software (e.g., SPSS), and social media management.

**Working Conditions**

The successful applicant wil**l**be based primarily in the Language and Literacy Lab at Dalhousie University and schools across the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Travel to schools, daycare and child-care centers, and other locations, as necessitated by the Language and Literacy Lab’s research program, across Nova Scotia will be required.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus or in schools.

**How to Apply**

**Application Deadline**

Applications will be reviewed continuously and must be received by May 23rd, 2025.

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program._

**Diversity Statement**

**About the Language and Literacy Lab**

The Language and Literacy Lab is a well-resourced research lab that consists of a diverse and well-rounded team of postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students, volunteers, and research staff. Team members work in a friendly and collaborative environment that includes weekly lab meetings and social (sometimes adventurous) outings. The Language and Literacy Lab team connects outside of the lab to enjoy events like picnics, food truck festivals, coastal hikes, kayaking, ziplining, and cultural events. The team is supported by a full-time lab manager and is very fortunate to be connected, both nationally and internationally, to a wonderful group of collaborators who often come to visit, join in meetings, and give colloquium talks.

The Director of the Language and Literacy Lab, Dr. Hélène Deacon, is internationally regarded in the field of reading research, with ongoing collaborations and earned accolades the world over. Dr. Deacon completed her PhD at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, has secured over $13 million in national and international funding, been elected as a Member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada, and been identified as one of the top 2% most-cited scientists the world over (Baas et al., 2021).

Dr. Deacon’s direct mentorship focuses on producing high quality research and training outcomes. Her training philosophy is guided by principles of Universal Design for Learning; an evidence-based instructional framework that promotes inclusive and equitable learning opportunities that recognize, respect, and support individual learning differences in diverse learners, enabling the highest quality training environment for all.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $24.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What date are you available to start?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-23
Expected start date: 2025-05-26