Early Development Research Group Recruiter: Job ID 33485

Job ID: 33485
Location: Vancouver Campus
Employment Group: CUPE 116(Service/Techs/Trades)
Job Category: Research/Technical – CUPE 116
Classification Title: Research Asst/Tech 1
Business Title: EDRG Recruiter
VP/Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department: Psychology
Salary: $20.95 (Hourly)
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Desired Start Date: 2019/04/29
Job End Date: 2020/04/30
Possibility of Extension: Yes
Funding Type: Grant Funded
Closing Date: 2019/04/23
Available Openings: 1

Job Summary
Works in the in the Department of Psychology for the Early Development Research Group (EDRG), which is comprised of six research centres: (1) the Social Cognitive Development Lab directed by Dr. Andrew Baron; (2) the K.I.D. Studies Centre directed by Dr. Susan Birch; (3) the Language Development Centre directed by Dr. Geoff Hall; (4) the Centre for Infant Cognition directed by Dr. Kiley Hamlin; (5) the Centre for Cognitive Development directed by Dr. Darko Odic; and (6) the Infant Studies Centre directed by Dr. Janet F. Werker. Oversees and coordinates the recruitment and booking of local families with children to participate in development studies across the EDRG. Takes responsibility for determining appropriate potential sources for participants; composing communication and promotional material; making public and internal presentations; entering data in the EDRG’s recruitment database; booking participants for studies; and communicating with the Coordinators of each Centre regarding database and booking protocols.

Organizational Status
Reports to the six EDRG Directors and is directly supervised by the Research Manager. Works closely with Lab Coordinators, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research technicians. Oversees the work of undergraduate research assistants.

Work Performed

Recruits subjects for studies on infant and child development by calling families from an existing database to gather information and schedule participation times.
Coordinates all public information about the six Centres in the EDRG. Collects, updates, and formats text for brochures, newsletters, posters, and websites used for communicating with families and recruiting new families.
Mails out information and study results letters, and contacts community centres and other outreach organizations for sharing information about the EDRG.
Collects, enters and coordinates information about potential participants in an existing database.
Maintains up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of the studies being carried out in the six Centres, as well as the needs for participants and scheduling concerns in order to book participants with maximal efficiency and fairness for all Centres. Attends some Centre meetings and discusses research goals with the researches and Directors of the Centres.
Provides basic training (e.g. one-on-one sessions, group workshops) and supervision to new lab members who may be involved with booking and data entry. Create and update protocols and manuals regarding recruiting and booking.
Assists with updating materials used in amendment requests and annual renewals for the UBC Behavioural Research Ethic Board.
Engages in some outreach activities for recruitment, including community fairs and events.
Updating recruitment protocols to reflect current procedures and practices.

Supervision Received
The employee will be under general supervision by the six EDRG Directors and by the Research manager, receiving instruction when new duties are assigned and when unusual problems arise. All text produced by the employee will be reviewed by the Directors and by the Behavioural Ethics Review Board of UBC before it is made public.

Supervision Given
The employee may oversee the work of undergraduate research assistants and volunteers.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Much of the work is performed according to clear procedures and monitored; however, some individual initiative is required. Errors may result in loss of data, participants or reputation, and the slowing down of productivity in the laboratory, or ethics approval being delayed.

Qualifications
High School graduation. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or other related discipline preferred. Minimum of 1 year of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer experience required, with preference given to those with Mac and Linux experience and with knowledge of FileMaker Pro, HTML, and MySQL. Experience working with parents and infants, with children and with the public, and in giving public presentations would be assets for the position. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Financial Proc. Spec 5 (Gr6): Job ID 33486

Job ID: 33486
Location: Vancouver Campus
Employment Group: CUPE 2950 (Cler/Secr/Library)
Job Category: CUPE 2950 Financial
Classification Title: Financial Proc. Spec 5 (Gr6)
Business Title: Financial Proc. Spec 5 (Gr6)
VP/Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department: Psychology
Salary: $43,884.00 (Annual)
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Desired Start Date: 2019/05/01
Job End Date: 2019/09/30
Funding Type: Budget Funded
Other: Leave Replacement
Closing Date: 2019/04/23

Opportunity to join a large and diverse departmental administration office. Leave replacement position for May to end of September. Department is willing to train applicant who brings financial aptitude, proven customer service skills, and a willingness to work in a detail-oriented and fast-paced team environment.

Job Summary
Performs administrative and clerical duties of a complex nature in support of the department’s financial and administrative activities which involve over 100 research, endowment and operating grants. Reviews documentation and expense eligibility, enters data using FMS, advises faculty, staff and students on policies and procedures, resolves problems, reconciles ledgers and assists with budget preparation and year end reconciliations.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Director, Administration. Works under the direction of the Manager, Research Finances. Interacts primarily with faculty, staff and graduate students in Psychology. Works with staff at Research and Trust Accounting, Research Services, UILO, Supply Management, Payroll, and the Dean of Arts Office staff.

Work Performed

Prepares and enters financial transactions online using FMS (express vouchers, journal vouchers, travel claims) and verifies that transactions are completed. Completes purchase requisitions. Reviews vouchers submitted by faculty for appropriate documentation. Determines appropriate account coding and calculates taxes. Monitors expenditures for compliance with agency regulations and the availability of funding. Resolves most queries or errors independently.
Reconciles monthly ledger sheets, resolves problems with Financial Services, vendors, researchers, and staff from other departments. Brings significant discrepancies to the attention of grant holders.
Interprets and explains UBC, department and agency financial policies to researchers. Provides direction and advice on financial policies and practices to new faculty, graduate students and research assistants. Works with researchers to ensure they understand the reasons behind these practices.
Assists with creation and inactivation of PGs and with preparation of year-end financial statements. Collects and presents financial information for budget reports. Maintains various spreadsheets.
Tracks expenses, collects fees and prepares deposits.
Administers the UBC Professional Development Fund for faculty and travel subsidy programs for faculty and graduate and undergraduate students. Produces reports, responds to queries. Tracks balances and notifies faculty before entitlement expires.
Maintains department equipment inventory. Records equipment, liaises with grant holders to collect information, tracks invoices and warranties. Runs reports and handles recycling process for equipment.
Assists with updates to departmental financial control systems and prepares material for review during audits.
Maintains research, special purpose and operating grant financial records (e.g., transaction documents, grant forms, monthly ledger statements). Assists with requests to obtain documents. Maintains, archives and oversees confidential shredding of financial records.
Provides back-up support (e.g., processing student appointments) for other administrative positions when required and performs other duties appropriate to the classification.

Supervision Received
Works independently under the general supervision of the Manager, Research Finances. Takes initiative, resolves problems and determines an appropriate course of action independently. Work is subject to periodic audits.

Supervision Given
Provides guidance to research assistants by monitoring their work on financial matters, alerting them to potential and existing errors and assists in correcting them. Informs the Manager, Research Finances, when there are serious or repeat problems. Provides ongoing advice relating to UBC, to departmental and to multiple granting agency financial policies and practices.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work procedures are governed by UBC, granting agency and department policies and practices. Individual sets priorities and methods for doing work and applies knowledge of these policies in making decisions. Work must be accurate and the individual must be able to identify existing and potential problems and demonstrate initiative, tact and good judgement in resolving them. Errors could increase financial risk, such as running grant deficits, and our ability to use funds effectively due to inaccurate data provided for budget projections.

Qualifications
High School graduation. Certificate in Accounting or Payroll CPA Level 1. 4 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of FMS and computerized accounting software required. Preference given to those accredited for FMS online access. Ability to use MS Office software effectively in a Mac environment. Demonstrated knowledge of UBC financial systems, policies and procedures an asset. Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve. Ability to enter, retrieve, correct, and interpret data in financial management system. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to anticipate problems and issues and plan ahead. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Teaching Assistantships in Psychology, Winter 2019-20

This position is now closed.

The Department of Psychology will appoint a number of Teaching Assistants to support our undergraduate courses during the Winter 2019 academic session. Applicants must be UBC students enrolled in a degree program during the 2019/20 academic year. Ideally, applicants will have a BA or BSc degree or its equivalent, and academic or professional experience in an area appropriate to the course topic. Typical duties include: assisting in the preparation, teaching and marking of course assignments and exams; helping to set up instructional equipment; attending class sessions, leading seminars or discussion groups; advising students individually or in groups through regular office hours or by appointment; invigilating tests and exams, may include deferred exams.

Hour of work vary by course, with a maximum assignment of 12 hours per week (384 hours, from Sept 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020). Salary and applicant selection is based on the process outlined in the CUPE 2278 Collective Agreement.

Apply online: https://psyc.air.arts.ubc.ca/ta-applications-winter-session-2019/

Applicants not in the UBC Psychology Graduate Program must also submit a copy of their curriculum vitae and a list of courses completed in Psychology directly to Tara Martin, the department administrator, at taramm@psych.ubc.ca.

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Language Sciences

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) invites applications at the full or senior associate professor level, for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair position in Language Sciences which will begin July 1, 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are seeking applicants with international research reputations who are committed to interdisciplinary research in the language sciences, and who would welcome the opportunity to assume a leadership role in the university wide Language Sciences initiative (languagesciences.ubc.ca). We are looking for outstanding candidates in any area of psychology that encompasses language sciences, but preference will be given to those candidates who take a developmental approach. Possible research areas include, but are not limited to, language development, speech processing, the neurobiology of language, the genetics of language, computational approaches to language processing, bilingualism, etc. 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. This individual will also serve as a co-director of the UBC Language Sciences Initiative.

The Canada Research Chairs Program supports outstanding researchers in areas that will further the institution’s strategic research plan. All Chair nominations are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. To meet the criteria of the CRC program, Tier I nominees must: be outstanding and innovative world-class researchers whose accomplishments have made a major impact in their fields; be recognized internationally as leaders in their fields; have superior records of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (taking into account different practices in the relevant field or discipline); propose an original, innovative research program of the highest quality; and, as chair holders, be expected to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers. Nominees for Tier I positions must be full professors (or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination). Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website for full program information, including further details on eligibility criteria: www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca and http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx.

The UBC Department of Psychology is an outstanding department with numerous research and teaching strengths. It is located in the Faculty of Arts, which includes many departments regarded as leaders in Canada. Psychology at UBC is ranked in the top 10 Psychology Departments in the world. For information about the Department, visit: https://psych.ubc.ca .

UBC-Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam people, with whom UBC shares a framework Memorandum of Affiliation. For information relating to Aboriginal initiatives that are available at UBC, visit the UBC Vancouver Aboriginal portal at: http://aboriginal.ubc.ca/.

Applications are to be submitted online through the UBC Faculty Careers website at: www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/33064. Applicants should upload by the deadline the following documents in the order listed: cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of leadership accomplishments, 3 publications, and a statement identifying their contributions, or potential contributions, to diversity, along with their ability to work with a culturally diverse student body. 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. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via email to ubcpsycjobs@psych.ubc.ca.

Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2019. Applications received by that date are assured of full review, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will first be appointed at the appropriate level (Full or Associate Professor) and will then work with us on the application for the Canada Research Chair.

In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., maternity leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. We encourage individuals from all four groups designated by the CRC program (women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and members of visible minorities) to apply. For contact information regarding UBC’s accommodation and access policies and resources (for faculty and staff as well as students), please visit the Centre for Accessibility: https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-for-accessibility.

Research Associate (non-tenure track)

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia invites applications for the position of a Research Associate. Required qualifications are a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a strong record of research productivity in the area of clinical neuroscience. The successful candidate will take a lead role in a study of reward-related brain activity in Gambling Disorder using hybrid PET-MRI and will be expected to contribute to developing an innovative program of neurobehavioral and clinical research using this novel technology. Expertise in positron emission tomography (PET) using dopamine-specific tracers is, therefore, essential, as is research and/ or clinical expertise in Gambling Disorder and psychological assessment. Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable, as is expertise in behavioural/ neuroeconomics and knowledge of advanced PET analytic methods. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated excellence in and 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 interact effectively with collaborators from other departments.

Position Title
Research Associate (non-tenure track)

Department/Faculty
Psychology/Faculty of Arts

Description of Department/School
UBC is located in Vancouver, which often tops the list in the best places in the world to live.

How to Apply
Anticipated start date: April 1, 2019
Deadline for applications: March 29, 2019
Documents to be submitted: CV, contact information of 3 references
Applications should be directed to Dr. Catharine A. Winstanley (cwinstanley@psych.ubc.ca).

For further information about the UBC Department of Psychology, please visit: https://psych.ubc.ca/

Equity Statement
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.

Immigration Statement
Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

Research Associate

Please note this opportunity is not within UBC Psychology.

A full-time Research Associate position is available for a PhD graduate in Clinical Psychology to join an interdisciplinary team, Pregnancy Specific Anxiety Scale Team, led by Dr. Hamideh Bayrampour (PI), at the University of British Columbia, Department of Family Practice, Midwifery Program, at the Vancouver Campus.

The purpose of this project is to develop and validate the Pregnancy Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS) to measure anxiety and its severity during pregnancy. The specific objectives of the study are to: (1) generate items for the PSAS and develop its initial structure; (2) conduct face and content validity assessment; (3) perform factor analysis of the PSAS to determine final items and dimensions; and (4) establish psychometric properties of the PSAS and determine its clinical cut-off. The successful candidate will be involved in the final phase of the project that is psychometric testing to establish test-retest reliability, internal consistency, construct, convergent, discriminant, and criterion validity, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and clinical cutoffs.
The Research Associate will be responsible for:

– Overseeing participant recruitment for the project
– Training and supervision of Research Assistants and Work Learn students
– Conducting clinical diagnostic interviews with pregnant women
– Preparation of reports and writing manuscripts
– Other duties as requested

Applicants registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia and experience working with perinatal population are preferred. The successful candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated capacity to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and trainees. This appointment is a full-time position. A part-time appointment (0.8 FTE) is also negotiable. The research site is located on Point Grey Campus, Department of Family Practice. The Research Associate will be directly supervised by Dr. Bayrampour and will work closely with the members of the research team. The Research Associate will report directly to the PI, Dr. Bayrampour. If the opportunity arises to supervise research trainees such as students, such opportunities will be discussed with the incumbent.

The position is for 6 months with the possibility of extension to one year. Extension beyond a year is dependent on securing additional research funds. The start date will be April 2019. Salary will reflect the UBC scale for Research Associates at $55,756 per annum.

Please attach cover letter, detailed CV, and writing sample in a single PDF file.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Lab

NOTE: The study has reached capacity but will be recruiting participants again in September 2019.

The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Lab in UBC’s department of psychology is conducting research to identify which kids are most at risk of mental illness during the transition from elementary to high school, and why. They invite families to participate if they have children who will be entering high school in September.

Participating families will start with two sessions in person at UBC, where the youth and one parent or caregiver will come in and complete a couple of tasks and interviews. Right before high school, the youth will complete questionnaires online from home, and then some online questions during the first two weeks of high school. Three months later, the youth completes another questionnaire from home, and then six months after starting high school they come back to UBC for a final session. The honorarium is $130, and families can apply on the lab’s website to participate.

Baby’s best friend? UBC Psychology researchers seek families for study on dogs and infants

Does having a pet dog in the home contribute to a baby’s healthy development?

That’s the question postdoctoral fellow Nicole Sugden and Professor Janet Werker in the UBC department of psychology are trying to answer—and they need your help. They are seeking families with infants to take part in new research examining how the presence of a dog in the home of an infant may contribute to enhanced language abilities in very young children.

Interested families with infants between two and six months of age are invited to participate. Both families with and without pet dogs are eligible. We typically schedule a one-hour appointment at our centre on the UBC campus. Although the tasks themselves only take about 15 and three minutes respectively, we always allow extra time for parents to chat with the researcher, fill out some paperwork and to meet any of the baby’s needs during the visit. Parents interested in taking part can sign up online here or contact us directly by phone at 604-822-6408 or by email at infants@psych.ubc.ca

UBC Psychology Paid Studies

The Paid Participant Studies List is hosted on the Psychology Graduate Student Council website. While most studies here are conducted in the Psychology Department, other departments recruiting participants are welcome to advertise. Learn more and participate.