Job Description

Join a research project directed toward measuring student music-related abilities (from memory for pop music to pitch discrimination) in a laboratory with longstanding expertise in music perception and music cognition. The project requires the assistance of students with a background in psychology and an interest in music, and/or audiology. Assistants are expected to apply their knowledge in learning various skills for developing tests to be administered online, data analysis, and data presentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The work will entail the following:

• Developing, refining, and administering Qualtrics programs for music psychology research
• Statistical analysis and reporting
• Administering and analyzing on-line hearing tests
• Web-site and social media development and updating
• Training other team members in use of programs or acquiring skills
• Other tasks that may arise related to the research

QUALIFICATIONS:

Priority will be given to students with several years background in psychology.

The following are regarded as essential

• Courses in psychological (or other) statistics
• Experience working with a research team
• Ability to create Qualtrics surveys
• Ability to carry out multi-factorial ANOVA\'s
• Evidence of academic achievement

The following are regarded as assets

• Courses in music psychology
• Music background
• HTML, Excel, Qualtrics
• Working toward honours degree
• Experience in presentation at scientific meetings

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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