Research Assistant - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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SCI Psychology ScienceCompetition No. - S108048846Posting Date - Oct 21, 2022Closing Date - Oct 28, 2022Position Type - Full Time - Grant FundedSalary Range - $42,830 to $57,364 per yearGrade - 06Hours - 35This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).This position has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.Location: This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person and work is primarily located at North Campus, Edmonton.Working for the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.Department/Faculty SummaryPsychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior and explores phenomena such as cognition, behaviour, emotion, language, learning, memory, development, and brain-behaviour relations, among many others.Psychology permeates all areas of our lives, and the ways in which it can be explored and applied are vast. Understanding psychology enables us to be open-minded and creative, and it provides opportunities for us to broaden our perspectives, challenge what we take for granted, and enrich our frameworks for understanding the world.The Department of Psychology offers a diverse education to both undergraduate and graduate populations, offering over 100 courses each year covering foundational materials as well as current and emerging topics.Position SummaryThe research assistant will work collaboratively with the PI and other members of the Memory for Events (ME) Lab to help with the efficient running of the lab. They will assist with human ethic submissions, human participant recruitment, participant testing, and data analysis of experiments using computer-based tasks and non-invasive neuroimaging techniques using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Under supervision, the research assistant will be responsible for ensuring that experiments are properly implemented, and that lab policies are followed regarding testing of human participants.The research assistant will also help with the day-to-day administration of the lab, including assisting with ordering lab supplies, reconciling the procurement purchasing card, updating information on the lab website, literature searches and reference citations, and helping to train new students on lab policies.Duties

• Assist with recruitment and testing of human participants in behavioral and fMRI research.
• Assist with data organization and analysis.
• Assist with administration of lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a BSc/BA in Psychology.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and reliably in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Familiarity with quantitative data analysis (i.e. SPSS, SAS, or Stata); knowledge of R and/or Python.
• Familiarity with ethics submissions, manuscript editing, and annual reports or related academic writing.
• Familiarity with functional neuroimaging resonance (fMRI) neuroscience research in human participants.

How to ApplyNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Quick Apply

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