Research Assistant - Werklund School of Education

**Description** The **Werklund School of Education** invites applications for a **Research Assistant**. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 5 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The research team studies how young children learn from digital media and technology, including the attention and reasoning processes involved, and designs media features that support early learning in areas such as vocabulary, math, and science. The coordinator runs day-to-day recruitment and data collection for our studies of young children and their families. Work takes place in the lab, at community sites such as preschools, libraries, and museums, and online. This position reports to the Principal Investigator. **Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to): * Coordinate participant recruitment: approach families in person and online, screen for eligibility, obtain consent, and schedule sessions. * Run in-person behavioural sessions with children in the lab and at community sites, and online sessions over Zoom, following established lab protocols. * Prepare and maintain participant study records and documentation, including members' clearance to work with children. * Enter, organize, and maintain data in the lab's participant and study databases. * Help guide undergraduate research assistants during sessions. * Support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable University of Calgary policies. **Qualifications / Requirements:** * Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, neuroscience, health sciences, cognitive science, or a related field. * Previous experience recruiting, screening, and consenting research participants, or collecting data from them. * Clearance to work with vulnerable populations (police information check), or willingness to obtain it before starting. * Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written), and comfort working with children and parents. * Flexibility to occasionally schedule sessions outside regular hours, such as evenings or weekends, to accommodate families. * A valid Class 5 driver¿s license (cannot be a graduated license) with proven good driving record (abstract required). Assets * Experience in a developmental or child research lab. * Experience with online data collection platforms (e.g., Qualtrics). * Completed coursework in research methods. **Application Deadline:** December 10, 2026 *We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.* This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the ***Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 1***. For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**. **About the Univer