Research Assistant, SIRH Research Lab

Concordia University; Montreal; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Assistant to support a longitudinal study on couples’ health behaviours. This role involves coordinating research operations, conducting data collection, and managing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field and be fluent in both French and English. With flexible hours and the opportunity to work both in-person and remotely, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful research while developing valuable skills in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about research and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations of a longitudinal study on couples’ health behaviours.
• Schedule and conduct testing sessions with participants.
• Assist with study documentation and administrative tasks.

Skills

Spoken and written French

Spoken and written English

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Team management

Experience with older adults

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Related field degree

Job description

Department: Department of Psychology
Position title: Research Assistant, SIRH Research Lab
Posting Period: April 16, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Review of applications starting on: July 1, 2025
Anticipated Start date: August 4, 2025
End date: August 4, 2026, renewable
Salary: Starting at $26.24 per hour, adjusted based on experience and education
Hours per week: 35
P. I. or immediate supervisor: Prof. Jean-Philippe Gouin

The research assistant will work directly under the principal investigator to carry out the general operations and administration of the lab. The candidate will coordinate the general operations of a longitudinal study on couples’ health behaviours. The research assistant will work remotely at times and will need to travel up to 50 km radius within the Greater Montreal Area. The position entails research coordination, carrying out data collection (interviewing, planning and conducting in-person testing, and preparing and sending questionnaires), and completing administrative work.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling and conducting testing sessions with participants
• Assisting with creation and submission of study documentation (ethics requests/renewals, protocols, etc.)
• Collaborating with other Research Assistants, assisting the Principal Investigator with delegation of responsibilities and providing progress reports related to project milestones
• Assisting with administrative tasks related to the management of the projects and the grants
• Collecting data at research participants’ homes in the Greater Montreal Area and at Concordia University’s Loyola campus
• Requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Other research tasks as outlined by the Principal Investigator

Qualifications/skills required:

• Spoken and written French and English required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in data management is an asset
• Excellent organizational/time management skills and strong ability to multitask
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Experience managing teams or large research projects is an asset
• Experience working with older adults is an asset

Testing required:

The language skills of qualified candidates may be tested.

Employment Equity Statement:

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.

Immigration Status:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.