Research Coordinator

Mount Royal University Career Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Bildungsinstitut sucht einen engagierten Research Coordinator, der die Forschung im Bereich Psychologie unterstützt. In dieser Teilzeitstelle werden Sie an spannenden Projekten mitarbeiten, Literaturrecherchen durchführen und Datenanalysen in einem dynamischen Team durchführen. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem unterstützenden Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln und einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Forschung zu leisten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Wissenschaft und Forschung haben, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Kostenlose Mitgliedschaft im Fitnesscenter

Bezahlte Schulungen

Gesundheits- und Zahnversicherung (bei längeren Anstellungen)

Pension

Persönliche Tage

Winterferien

Vollzeitmedizinische Versorgung auf dem Campus

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Durchführung von Literaturrecherchen und Datenanalysen.
• Fähigkeit, sowohl unabhängig als auch im Team zu arbeiten.

Responsibilities

• Datenüberwachung, -eingabe, -bereinigung und -organisation.
• Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung von Forschungsprotokollen und -management.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagement

Education

BA oder BSc in Psychologie

Sozialwissenschaften oder verwandte Disziplinen

Tools

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Research Coordinator

Job Type

Conditionally Funded Term

Union

MRSA

Position Classification

SAD04 Administrative Services IV

Salary Grade

$42,572.00 - $53,833.00

FT or PT

Part-time

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Position End Date (if applicable)

11/30/2025

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

About the Faculty of Arts

Mount Royal University's Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies; English, Languages, and Cultures; Humanities; Interior Design; Psychology; General Education; and Sociology and Anthropology. Counseling also reports to the Faculty of Arts. The Faculty of Arts offers degrees in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, English, History, Interior Design, Policy Studies, Psychology, and Sociology, and offers courses to the 15,000 students enrolled at Mount Royal University. In addition, the Faculty of Arts offers 26 minors over a diverse range of disciplines. Arts faculty have received national and international recognition for their teaching and research, hold Tri-Council grants, publish books, and disseminate research in top-ranked academic journals..

The Department of Psychology currently offers a degree program in Psychology, with majors in Psychology and Psychology Honours, as well as a minor in Psychology.

About The Role

The Department of Psychology is inviting applications for a Research Coordinator. This part-time (20 hours/week) position is until November 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension. The position will report to Dr. Joanne Park, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Royal University.

The incumbent will play a key role in supporting the research projects conducted by Dr. Park and the Parenting Resilient Kids (PaRK) Lab, including conducting literature reviews, coding tasks and entering data. They will also perform tasks and routines to support the operations of the PaRK Lab. Strong communication, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills are critical.

Responsibilities

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Data monitoring, entry, cleaning, scoring, and organizing in SPSS and Microsoft Excel
• Develop and update coding manuals for meta-analytic data extraction
• Assist with abstract review, data extraction, and data entry for meta-analytic projects.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators in areas of protocol development and management of research projects
• Support multiple research projects by providing knowledge, skills and on-the-job training to new lab members
• Assist in completing ethics and grant applications
• Maintain accurate data collection, organization and recording
• Support adherence to research protocols and maintain accurate documentation.
• Help to prepare visuals, figures, and gather relevant information to support the development of publications and presentations.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• A BA or BSc in Psychology, social sciences, health sciences or a related discipline
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills including an ability to prioritize work, to work under pressure, and to meet deadlines
• Computer literacy and ease with learning new software programs
• Proven experience using MS Office programs (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  
  

Assets

• Previous experience as a research assistant in a social sciences or related discipline
• General knowledge of developmental psychopathology
• Experience conducting literature searches
• Experience reading and interpreting the methods and results sections of academic research papers
• Experience with systematic reviews
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work in a team environment with lab associates
• Ability to follow specific directions and research protocols
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with undergraduate students, research participants, and professors
• High degree of familiarity with SPSS and/or R
• Proficiency with computer software for writing and presentations, databases, database design, and electronic medical record programs.
  
  

Salary: $ 23.39 - $29.58 hour

Closing Date: May 12, 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. MRU also boasts one of Canada's elite Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accredited programs. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.