Term: 1 year

The Research Assistant II will work in a supported learning environment to assist the Principal Investigator and other research staff, as applicable, with various research activities. This position will work in the Psychology department and perform various research support duties related to relevant research projects and activities.

The Research Assistant II will assist the Principal Investigator with administrative tasks, and as needed, help with research and administrative tasks across various research projects in the Hart lab.

This position is contigent on funding. 

Research Support:

• Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Operates, maintains and troubleshoots problems with standard research equipment
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory of general research materials and supplies
  • Participate in conducting experiments or research work by performing specific assigned tasks, such as data collection
  • Organize and maintain documentation, experimental records and data; including electronic files and backups
  • Assists in analyzing and interpreting experiment results or research data by performing tasks such as assembly, compilation and summary of statistical and other data
  • Participate in the organization and recruitment of research participants
  • Participates in the development of research related documents, including ethics applications, journal publications and dissemination of research findings
  • May distribute work assignments to employees or students, and provide general onboarding for policies and procedures, and operation of equipment
  • Assists with special projects and other administrative duties related to the research

• Completion of post-secondary degree or equivalent education and experience
• Degree in the field of study related to Psychology, Education, or related, is preferred
• Minimum one year demonstrated experience in a research academic environment is preferred
• Minimum one year demonstrated experience with administrative assistance is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of University of Waterloo policies and procedures is an asset
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of software applications used in an office/lab setting, including outlook, word and excel
• Proven high-quality customer service interactions with faculty, staff and students
• Proven aptitude for attention to detail
• Demonstrated decision-making skills, including the ability to ask probing questions and anticipate customer needs
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca  or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.