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.