The UBC Social Health Lab (SHL) is recruiting volunteer research assistants. The SHL is a Health Psychology Lab at the UBC’s Department of Psychology. Among other things, SHL studies the effect of hormones on our behaviour which will be the focus of your work as a research assistant!
SHL is looking for motivated undergraduate students who:
Are interested in health and clinical psychology research
Have great interpersonal skills
Have excellent attention to detail
Can commit to 6-8 hours per week (preferably in the afternoons and evenings) for at least 2 terms
This position requires excellent communication and organisation skills as well as high attention to detail. Volunteers will be involved in series of studies that aim to assess the effect of sex hormones on women’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. This is a great opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment. You would likely learn to interact with participants from different age groups (e.g., adolescents and adults), get exposed to data entry, learn about biological measures of stress, and learn about cognitive tasks that assess emotion recognition and reward processing!
To apply, fill out this form.
You may contact the SHL Lab managers if you have any questions at: chenlabmgr@psych.ubc.ca
Due to the high volume of applications, we have closed applications. Thank you!
The Early Development Research Group (EDRG) is recruiting volunteer research assistants. The EDRG is a group of six research centres at UBC’s Department of Psychology. They study the development of language, cognition, and social understanding in infants and children.
The EDRG is looking for motivated undergraduate students who:
Are interested in developmental research
Have great interpersonal skills
Have excellent attention to detail
Can commit to 4-6 hours per week for at least 2 terms
This position requires excellent communication and organisation skills as well as high attention to detail. Volunteers will be involved in our social media projects, database inputting, participant recruitment, appointment scheduling and other tasks at the Early Development Research Group. This is a great opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment.
The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in social/personality psychology, which will begin July 1, 2021.
Candidates must hold a PhD before starting the position.
We are seeking outstanding applicants in any area of social and/or personality psychology, with strong research records appropriate to a research-oriented doctoral program. Applicants should have research interests that complement existing strengths in the department (psych.ubc.ca/people). The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a program of scholarly research that leads to publication; conduct effective undergraduate and graduate teaching and research supervision; and contribute to departmental service.
Applications are to be submitted online through the Department of Psychology’s Internal Resources website at: https://psyc.air.arts.ubc.ca/sp2021/.
Applicants should upload the required documents by the deadline in this order: cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations of teaching, peer reviews of teaching, course syllabi), and three publications. In their research statement, we encourage applicants to discuss their past and/or planned research approach in the context of ongoing discussion in the sciences about research practices, replicability, and open science. We also ask applicants to include a one-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and their contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via email to ubcpsycjobs@psych.ubc.ca.
The deadline for applications is October 1, 2020.
The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The SWELL Lab is seeking to hire a motivated student to join the lab as an undergraduate research assistant. The student will work closely with Dr. Dawson (SWELL Lab Director) and other lab members to develop and launch a new study. The aim of the study is to examine whether an online psychoeducational intervention can improve the sexual well-being of couples both day-to-day and overtime. The study fits within the broader goals of the SWELL Lab, which is to identify modifiable factors that can be used to bolster individuals’ and couples’ sexual well-being.
This is a paid position through the Work-Learn program and full information regarding the position can be found on CareersOnline.
The deadline to apply is September 1st, 2020.
Summary of SWELL Lab research
The Sexuality and Well-being (SWELL) Lab at the University of British Columbia investigates risk and protective factors contributing to sexual health in individuals and couples. We use a multi-method approach (e.g., psychophysiological assessments, daily experience methods, and longitudinal surveys) to identify mechanisms contributing to sexual health and then use these to develop interventions for people experiencing problems related to their sexuality. Our research and laboratory prioritize inclusivity with regard to sex/gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and other marginalized groups.
Researchers from UBC’s Sexual Health Research are conducting a study to gain insight on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sexuality.
Dr. Lori Brotto, director of UBC Sexual Health Research, Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute, and professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, specializes in women’s sexual health with a focus on the development of mindfulness-based psychological treatment for women.
Dr. Brotto is conducting research to answer our questions about how the COVID-19 pandemic could affect social, psychological, and behavioural aspects of sexual health, and to identify groups most vulnerable to adverse outcomes. Please click here to find out more about the COVERS Study.
What do you hope to learn from this research?
The goal of this study is to evaluate the short- and long-term impact of COVID-19 on aspects of sexual health. Specifically, we aim to understand how changes in individuals’ lives related to COVID-19 impact sexual behaviour (changes in frequency and types of solitary and partnered sexual activity), relationship status and satisfaction, sexual health behaviours (birth control and condom use), sexual motivation, sexual coercion, sexual satisfaction, anxiety and depression levels. The findings can be used more broadly to understand the impact of other pandemics.
How might the COVID-19 pandemic affect each of us differently?
The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented. Individuals’ lives have changed abruptly, and the lasting impact of these stressors is yet to be determined. There is great uncertainty around the timeline of these current conditions and many individuals’ lives have changed across many domains but most notably in terms of their social support. People may be faced with changes in their romantic and sexual relationships due to the lifestyle changes that have resulted from the global response to COVID-19.
What do we know about sexual well-being during pandemics?
Research on sexual well-being during pandemics are almost all limited to sexual risk taking and prevention during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. With the implementation of necessary measures such as social distancing and self-isolation it is unclear how these abrupt changes to individuals’ social support and relationship structures will impact their sexual and psychological well-being. Many have raised concerns about a new baby boom, condom shortages, increases in divorce rates and both consensual and non-consensual sex. These concerns highlight a need to capture these potential changes in order to understand how sexual health and well-being are impacted during times of extreme stress and sudden change.
How can people take part in the study?
We are incredibly grateful to anyone who is interested in participating in our research. The study is entirely online and involves completing one online questionnaire package every 4 weeks for 6 months. For each online questionnaire package, participants will be entered into a monthly draw for a chance to win one of eight $50 Visa gift cards.
People who are interested can learn more about the study by visiting our website: https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca, or participate by completing this survey COVERS.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Lori Brotto
Co-Investigators: Faith Jabs
Natalie Brown
Sonia Milani
UBC’s Perfectionism & Psychopathology Lab currently has an opening for a volunteer Research Assistant (RA) able to work in their lab during the summer. At our lab, we investigate trait perfectionism, its correlates, and associated psychopathology in adolescents and adults. The main tasks to be done by an RA involve conducting literature review, coding, data entry, as well as performing other administrative tasks in the laboratory. Training on all skills necessary for the position will be provided.
This position requires a commitment of at least8 hours per week regularly in the summeruntil end of August, and into Fall 2020 if possible. Research will be conducted in lab, so we require someone who is available to come to campus as soon as social distancing restrictions are lifted. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in perfectionism, related or relevant psychological research experience, an average grade of 75% or above, and are able to commit for at least 1 year.
A team of researchers in UBC’s Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab are conducting research on how people are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic—with the hopes that this information will help people over the coming months.
Dr. Joelle LeMoult, director of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab, answers some questions on human resiliency under stress and how the COVID-19 pandemic could affect each of us differently.
The online study involves completing surveys and two weeks of daily diaries (brief questions at the end of the day). Learn more about the study by visiting the website: covidstudy.ca
NOTE: this study is no longer recruiting participants
How can we engage in meaningful activities and remain socially connectedin times of social distancing? Share your experiences to help us better understand how people can thrive in uncertain times.
The THRIVE Study seeks to better understand how Canadians can maintain their wellbeing and social connectedness in times of social distancing. We recognize that these are extraordinary circumstances that require all of us to flexibly adapt. We are particularly interested in what distinguishes good days from less good days, to figure out what helps people thrive in uncertain times.
Participation includes a 45 to 90-minute online questionnaire asking questions about individual backgrounds, personality, social relationships, attitudes, and wellbeing. Then, for ten days, participants are asked to complete two brief surveys per day: one in the morning and one in the evening. These brief surveys capture participants’ unique contexts, their thoughts and outlook on the day, challenges that need to be addressed, social interactions and experienced wellbeing.
Dr. Christiane Hoppmann
Professor of Psychology and Canada Research Chair in Health and Adult Development
Director, Health and Adult Development Lab
The Health and Adult Development Lab The Health and Adult Development Lab is a health psychology laboratory located at the University of British Columbia. We conduct research that examines how social relationships and motivational processes shape well-being and health across the adult lifespan. We also look at how long-term changes in health influence and are influenced by close others such as spouses.
The Centre for Collaborative Research on Hoarding at the University of British Columbia is a psychology research lab interested in the phenomenon of hoarding disorder. The Centre is seeking an undergraduate Arts student to join our research team as a project assistant. The undergraduate student will work closely with faculty members and graduate students to contribute to studies examining cognitive functioning and community-based interventions in relation to hoarding disorder.
Research in the area of hoarding disorder is relatively new and not clearly understood. The current projects seek to examine the relationship between cognitive functioning and different aspects associated with hoarding disorder, such as saving behaviours, severe clutter in the home, and emotion and empathy for objects.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
• Recruit potential participants using posters and online websites.
• Complete a multi-week training provided by the lab on conducting telephone screening for research participants, including learning to conduct the MINI-H (an assessment of hoarding disorder).
• Contact and determine eligibility of potential participants by administering the MINI-H over the phone.
• Schedule and follow-up with participants about their study appointments.
• Set up experimental equipment and administer study measures according to lab protocols.
• Enter and double check data using Microsoft Excel according to established protocols.
• Assist with validating and cleaning of data.
• Position may include assisting with data analysis.
These duties and responsibilities will be performed under the direct supervision of the principal investigator and senior lab staff. The student will attend weekly lab meetings to ensure effective communication. In addition, the student will engage in regular meetings with graduate students to receive feedback and ensure optimal performance is being achieved. The student will be encouraged to ask questions and suggest ways in which their learning experience could be improved. These tasks will require a strong commitment in time and effort. The tasks also require that the student acknowledge the sensitive and confidential nature of the lab’s work. As such, the student must adhere to strict ethical standards and confidentiality, as well as maintain rapport with potential participants and individuals in contact with the lab.
This role will provide opportunities for the student to work closely with researchers, interact with people from different backgrounds, build connections, and develop professional, social, and communication skills. The job will also help the student to cultivate a sense of responsibility, self-knowledge, and self-confidence, and to strengthen his/her sense of connection with the community and University.
How To Apply:
1. Visit UBC Careers Online at https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/index.php/pid090564?
2. Search for our “WL S20 Research Assistant” posting using “ID: 875441”.
3. Apply with your cover letter, unofficial transcript, and resume on Careers Online.
The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia invites applications for the position of a Research Associate at the UBC Vancouver Campus.
Required qualifications are a PhD in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Neuroscience, or Biology) and a strong record of research productivity in the area of behavioural neuroscience. The successful candidate will take a lead role in a study of steroids and reward-related brain circuits and will be expected to contribute to developing an innovative program of neurobehavioral research using novel technology. Expertise in mass spectrometry, rodent operant conditioning, and brain microdissection is, therefore, desirable. Postdoctoral experience is also highly desirable, as is expertise in immunohistochemistry and miscroscopy. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated excellence in supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and will be expected to participate fully in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate trainees. They will also be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and interact effectively with collaborators from other departments.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications should be directed to Dr. Kiran Soma (ksoma@psych.ubc.ca). List of documents to be submitted: CV; contact information of 3 references.
Closing date for all applications is: April 15, 2020
For further information about the UBC Department of Psychology, please visit: https://psych.ubc.ca/
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
