Job Description

Reporting to the Lab manager and the Director, the Assistant Lab Manager will support all aspects of the Language and Literacy Lab's large-scale research program dedicated to understanding the skills children and adults need to achieve full literacy.
Key Responsibilities

• Organize the data collection in schools for a longitudinal study on reading development.
• Administer experimental and standardized tasks to children and adults in a variety of settings such as schools and in the lab.
• Communicate with families, schools, collaborators, and other partners in the research.
• Assist in the development of research tasks.
• Code, enter, clean, and analyze data.
• Disseminate research findings through the creation of infographics, meeting, and conference presentations, and written manuscripts.

NoteThe successful applicant will be based primarily in the Language and Literacy Lab at Dalhousie University and schools across the HRM.Travel to schools, daycare and child-care centers, and other locations, as necessitated by the Language and Literacy Lab's research program, across Nova Scotia will be required.Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus or in schools.
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Arts or Science with a major or minor in Psychology or other related degree/diploma/certificate (e,g,. Linguistics) with experience in a research environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information. Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines and concurrent activities.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel to schools in HRM and rural Nova Scotia as needed (a vehicle is not required as the lab subscribes to CarShare). Satisfactory Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry checks.

Assets

• Honours degree in Arts or Science.
• Experience working in a school environment, administering experimental and/or standardized tests, conducting systematic literature reviews, using statistical software (e.g., SPSS), and social media management.

Additional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application ConsiderationWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1
Open Date 04/03/2025
Close Date 05/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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