Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date Posted: 05/21/2024 Req ID: 37393 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts&Science Department: Dept of Psychology Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number: 00043620 Description: About us: The Faculty of Arts&Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts&Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts&Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world. Established in 1927, the Department of Psychology has for more than a century been a top choice for those pursuing a career in psychological research. The combined expertise of our faculty spans all major areas of psychology and reflects a wide range of approaches to the study of mind, brain and behaviour. Our department comprises a diverse and internationally recognized faculty, first-rate laboratory facilities anda tradition of cutting-edge, collaborative research in an inspiring intellectual atmosphere. Your opportunity: Under close supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Lab Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of research for various social cognitive development studies with both children and adults. Duties include but not limited to recruiting participants; preparing test materials, testing participants and collating data; scheduling and keeping track of participants’ appointments and compensation; training research assistants etc. The Lab Coordinator is also responsible for general maintenance of the research lab; ensuring supplies are adequate and files/website are updated and backed up; programs are running properly and any other duties as required. This is a one year, term position. Your responsibilities will include: Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants Preparing consent forms using templates Following rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies Recording and tabulating experiment results Providing some care to prevent physical or emotional injury or harm Recording or verifying transactions on a single account Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, related field or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience. Minimum one (1) year of recent and related experience working in a developmental psychology lab. Experience working with children participating in research studies. Experience using Salesforce. Possess strong enthusiasm for research in cognitive development. Must be comfortable working with young children and families. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize work and meet multiple competing deadlines. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative. Strong attention to detail, ability to make sound judgment and proven ability to work independently and as a team member. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS. To be successful in this role you will be: Accountable Multi-tasker Organized Proactive Resourceful Closing Date: 06/03/2024, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: USW Appointment Type : Grant - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group&Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 05 -- $51,452 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $65,799. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Research Administration&Teaching Note: This is a one year, term position. Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP . Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca . #J-18808-Ljbffr