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LOCATION: Dalhousie University (http://www.dal.ca/)

DEPARTMENT: Psychology (http://psychology.dal.ca/)

LAB: Personality Research Team (http://personality.psychology.dal.ca/)

GRANT HOLDER: Dr. Simon B. Sherry

The successful candidate will be an employee of the grant holder and not an employee of Dalhousie University.

POSITION STATUS: full-time; grant-funded

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE: May 15, 2016; review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled

START DATE: May, 2016; there is some flexibility regarding the start date

DURATION: May, 2016 to August 31, 2017; the position may be extended past August 31, 2017

SALARY: competitive salary offered; salary will depend on experience and qualifications

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY: The position involves coordinating and conducting research projects on personality traits (e.g., perfectionism), interpersonal processes (e.g., conflict) and various forms of psychopathology (e.g., depression, disordered eating, and alcohol abuse).

DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to) ASSISTING WITH:

• recruiting research participants
• literature searches
• screening and scheduling research participants
• organizing and conducting data collection
• entering and analyzing research data
• preparing and disseminating research results
• creating and maintaining research-related websites
• preparing applications for ethics review boards
• financial management of grants
• various other research-related duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• university degree (honors preferred) in Psychology or related research discipline required

Skills/Requirements:

• recent related experience in conducting and disseminating research
• strong oral and written communication skills
• high degree of computer literacy (e.g., familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and the Internet)
• excellent organizational skills; attention to details is a must
• excellent time management skills including an ability to prioritize work, to work under pressure, and to meet deadlines
• excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work in a team environment and to work with research participants regarding sensitive topics (e.g., depression or suicide)
• ability to problem-solve
• ability to follow specific directions and research protocols 
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively with undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Email a cover letter and your CV to simon.sherry@dal.ca to the attention of Dr. Simon B. Sherry. Include a copy of all your university transcripts. We will only contact you if you are selected for an interview.