Status: The Adolescent Health Lab is not currently recruiting research assistants or volunteers.

Position Overview:

As a research assistant or volunteer, you will support our research team with ongoing projects (e.g., our provincial evaluation of an attachment-focused intervention). Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a social science discipline. A minimum of one year of research experience in a related academic field (e.g., psychology, sociology, education) is preferred.

Time and Location:

• Minimum commitment of 5 hours/ week for at least 2 semesters.

• You will be working remotely or in an office on the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Coordinate data collection and participant follow-up for large studies implementing and evaluating interventions for at-risk families.

• Prepare materials for community/professional presentations, manuscripts, and other knowledge translation activities.

• Data entry, transcription of interviews, coding, and related works.

• Opportunities to participate in/or launch new research.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong writing, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and resourcefulness.

• Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and in a collaborative team.

• Computer literacy with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with university research ethics is an asset.

• Interest in developing a research-oriented academic or clinical-research career.

How to Apply (when positions reopen):

Interested candidates are asked to submit one PDF file by e-mail to youth_project@sfu.ca containing the following:

— CV or resume

— Cover letter

— Academic/advising transcript

— A brief description (150 words) of your potential research interests and how they may fit into our lab’s current projects