Lab Coordinator (TERM)

Date Posted: 10/31/2024
Req ID: 40454
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057207

 

Description:

 

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within The Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1927, the Department of Psychology has for more than a century been a top choice for those pursuing a career in psychological research. The combined expertise of our faculty spans all major areas of psychology and reflects a wide range of approaches to the study of mind, brain and behaviour. Our department comprises a diverse and internationally recognized faculty, first-rate laboratory facilities and a tradition of cutting-edge, collaborative research in an inspiring intellectual atmosphere.

Your opportunity:

 

This is a USW term position for up to 10 months at 90% FTE.

 

Under close supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Lab Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of research for various cognitive studies with both children and adults. Duties include but are not limited to proofing and posting adverts to recruit participants; following rules and procedural instructions when administering research study test materials, testing participants and collating data; and scheduling and keeping track of participants’ appointments and participant fees. The Lab Coordinator applies established standards when cleaning and maintaining the research lab, ensuring supplies are adequate stocked; maintains filing and website information.

Your responsibilities will include:

 

  • Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants
  • Following rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies
  • Recording and tabulating experiment results
  • Preparing consent forms using templates
  • Providing some care to prevent physical or emotional injury or harm
  • Recording or verifying transactions on a single account
  • Providing orientation to others, including work study students, on work procedures and practices

 

Essential Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a related field, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience working in a developmental psychology lab and working with children participating in research studies.
  • Demonstrated interest in and exposure to research in cognition, particularly learning and memory, and their relation to the brain.
  • Must be comfortable working with young children and families, and have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize work and meet firm deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to follow rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and R statistical software to record and tabulate experiment results and code quantitative research data.


To be successful in this role you will be:

 

  • Accountable
  • Communicator
  • Courteous
  • Multi-tasker
  • Organized
  • Problem solver

 

 

Closing Date: 11/11/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Term 
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 05 -- $52,481. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $67,115. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

 

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


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