Advertisements for Research Assistant (RA) Positions
in the Psychology Department
other than the NSERC UG Research Award Positions
(e.g., Volunteer, Paid, and Psych 264/464 Positions)
TO STUDENTS:
Why is research experience important for undergraduate students? Click here for details.
Approximately 30 students per term, particularly in the Fall and Winter terms, serve as volunteer research assistants (RA) in the Psychology Department. These positions typically involve a commitment of 3-5 hours per week. Year 2 is not too early for such a position.
Typically 25-30 Psychology Majors per year receive academic credit for being a volunteer research assistant (refer to Psych 264/464). These positions involve a commitment of 8 hours per week for 13 weeks. Enrolment in Psych 264 or 464 (Research Apprenticeship Courses) requires approval beforehand by the course supervisor and the Undergraduate Chairman in the Psychology Department. Click here for further details about these courses and the course application form.
Thirty to 50 students per term (typically 3rd and 4th year students) are paid research assistants in our department.
Most research assistant positions in the department are not advertised so networking is critical for securing such a position!
Speak to individual faculty members about the opportunities that are available in their labs (also ask for referrals). Click here for the contact information and research interests of faculty members in our department. Click here for tips on approaching faculty members for research positions.
Also ask graduate students in the department (e.g., your teaching assistants for courses) if they are aware of any research opportunities.
TO FACULTY MEMBERS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS:
If you are looking for research assistants (volunteer, paid, or Psych 264 or 464 students) for the current or next school term, please submit the details to Theresa as soon as possible for posting on this page. We receive many inquiries from students looking for research positions in the department so this is a very good way to advertise any opportunities in your lab.
CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Looking for someone to work with child with Special Needs (Waterloo)
Looking for someone to work as an instructor with a 6-year-old child with global developmental delays. No experience necessary as ABA/IBI training with professional instructor will be provided. Speech/ECE experience an asset.
Key qualities essential for the position are ability to work/play with small children with energy and patience. You also need to be physically active and healthy.
Please respond with CV and references: malika_ismaili@yahoo.com
Timings are flexible.
Minimum 4-6 hours/week.
Salary: $12/hour
Volunteer RA for Winter 2012
Dr. Daniel Smilek
Contact: Paul Seli (pseli@uwaterloo.ca)
Research Areas: Cognitive psychology (attention).
Duties: You will be in charge of recruiting participants and running various experiments, primarily investigating human attention.
Time commitment: 8 hours per week
Qualifications: Applicants should be conscientious students with at least a 75% average in their completed psychology courses. We will give preference to individuals who are interested in applying to grad school in psychology. Enthusiasm about research is a must!
How to apply: Please send Paul Seli (pseli@uwaterloo.ca) an email briefly explaining why you'd like the position. You may be asked to reply back with a resume and/or unofficial transcript (copy and pasted from Quest).
Volunteer Research Assistant/Psych 264 enrollment - Winter 2012
Dr. Wendi Adair (Culture at Work Lab)
Contact Tracy Xiong - txxiong@uwaterloo.ca
Research Areas:
Cross-cultural and Industrial Organizational Psychology
Duties:
- Running studies
- Assist and participate in literature review process
- Quantitative analysis if needed
Time commitment: Approximately 6 - 8 hours per week
Qualifications:
-We are looking for responsible, detail-oriented, and highly motivated individuals.
-Preferences will be given to students in second or third year enrolled in the psychology major program.
-Prior research experience is not necessary but is an asset.
To apply: Send resume, unofficial transcript, a brief letter of explaining why you are interested in this position, and availability/class schedule to Tracy (txxiong@uwaterloo.ca)
One Volunteer RA or Psych 264 Position – Winter/Spring 2012
Contact Dr. Katherine White
(http://psychology.uwaterloo.ca/people/faculty/white/index.html)
email: white@uwaterloo.ca
Research Areas:
-Infant speech perception, language development
Duties:
-Participant recruitment and scheduling
-Data coding
-Assisting with testing sessions
Time commitment:
Approximately 8-10 hours per week
Qualifications:
-We are looking for responsible, detail-oriented, and highly motivated individuals.
-Should be comfortable interacting with families from the community.
-Preferences will be given to students in second or third year enrolled in the psychology major program.
-Prior research experience is not necessary but is an asset.
To apply: Send resume, unofficial transcript, a brief letter of explaining why you are interested in this position, and availability/class schedule to Dr. White (white@uwaterloo.ca).
3 Volunteer RAs or PSYCH 264/464 positions - Winter 2012
Dr. Abby Scholer
Contact: Jeff Hughes (j4hughes@uwaterloo.ca)
Research areas: Social psychology, social cognition, self regulation
Duties: Duties will primarily include recruiting and scheduling participants, and administering in-lab studies. Training in MediaLab and/or DirectRT for the purposes of preparing computer-based tasks will be provided. RAs are welcome to ask for further involvement in the research process if interested.
Time commitment: Approximately 10 hours/week
Qualifications: Applicants should be responsible, conscientious, and highly motivated students. Previous research experience is an asset but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interest in social psychology and the process of research.
To apply: Please contact Jeff (j4hughes@uwaterloo.ca) with a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and availability/class schedule.
Volunteer RA for Winter 2012
Dr. Daniel Smilek
Contact: Greta James (gmjames@uwaterloo.ca)
Research Areas: Cognitive psychology (Attention).
Duties: You will be in charge of recruiting participants and running various experiments, primarily investigating sustained attention.
Time commitment: 10 hours per week
Qualifications: Applicants should be conscientious students with at least a 75% average in their completed psychology courses. We will give preference to individuals who are interested in applying to grad school in psychology. Enthusiasm about research is a must!
Application Deadline: January 18, 2012
How to apply: Please send Greta James (gmjames@uwaterloo.ca) an email briefly explaining why you'd like the position. Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript (from Quest).
Volunteer Positions in the Early Childhood Education Centre - Winter 2012
(Note these are not Research positions)
Contact: Val Rozon, Director (vrozon@uwaterloo.ca)
Duties: Assisting preschool teachers in the classroom with children 2.5 – 5 years of age. Preparing materials before sessions begin and cleaning up after the children have been dismissed.
Time Commitment: 3 - 6 hours per week
Qualifications: Friendly, reliable students who enjoy working with young children. Must be available 8:45-11:45 a.m. or 12:45–3:45 p.m. a minimum of one day a week (not Friday afternoons).
To Apply: Contact Val Rozon for application form and details at vrozon@uwaterloo.ca and review volunteer information on ECEC website (http://psychology.uwaterloo.ca/ecec/volunteer.html)
