Temporary Research Assistant (Department of Social Work)

Job Description

To assist Principle Investigator (PI) with implementation of a granted research project, particularly with administrative matters, data collection, data cleaning, and data analysis. Duties and responsibilities include

• Clean, organise, and manage quantitative datasets
• Conduct data analyses, including Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), using one or more of the following software: SPSS/AMOS, STATA, R, or Mplus
• Use Qualtrics to support survey setup and administration
• Liaise with an external survey company and monitor data collection progress
• Coordinate participant payment administration
• Conduct literature searches and assist with research background materials
• Draft project documentation, including annual reports and the final report to the funder
• Support research administration, including ethics application-related tasks where needed
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a social science – psychology major preferred

- Strong quantitative research skills

- Familiarity with SEM and statistical analysis software

- Prior research experience, including exposure to research ethics applications, is preferred