Join the Social Health Lab!
The UBC Social Health Lab is seeking new volunteer Research Assistants (RAs) to support ongoing research projects focused on men’s health, social connection, and/or gender disparities related to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
This is a great opportunity to gain in-depth hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment and would be a particularly good fit for students who are considering applying for graduate school in Psychology or related disciplines. Applicants will have opportunities to help prepare study materials, interact with research participants and other members of a research team, gain experience with data collection, and develop skills in areas including data management and data analysis.
Responsibilities
Typical RA responsibilities include:
- Preparing study materials
- Recruiting, screening, and scheduling participants
- Overseeing lab visits
- Debriefing participants about the purpose of research studies
- Data management and data coding
- Conducting literature reviews
Position requirements
Successful applicants for RA positions in the lab typically:
- Are registered UBC students
- Have taken PSYC 101, 102, and 217, or equivalent courses
- Have maintained a B+ (or above) average in their courses over the past year
- Can contribute 6-9 hours per week for at least 12 months
Experience with R or SPSS, are a plus. We evaluate applications holistically and thus do make exceptions for outstanding applicants who do not fit the profile described above. If the profile above does not describe you, but you still feel like you’d be a great fit for the lab, please make sure to tell us why in your application!
To Apply
Please complete the Social Health Lab’s application form.
About the Social Health Lab
The Social Health Lab (PI: Dr. Frances Chen) seeks to understand the obstacles that people face while making friends and seeking social support from loved ones, as well as the health consequences of loneliness and interpersonal conflict. The lab is developing interventions to promote social connection with the goal of making a positive impact on people’s health and well-being.
Contact
Jennifer Hamilton. Email: chenlabmgr@psych.ubc.ca