RA opportunity - Experiential Learning through Tangible Labs

Research Assistant

Institute for the Study of Teaching and Learning in the Disciplines (ISTLD)

The Simon Fraser University’s ISTLD invites applications for a Research Assistant appointment for the Teaching and Learning Development Grant project “Experiential Learning Through Tangible Labs” to begin in July 2019.

Research assistant responsibilities include:

• Literature review;

• Survey design and implementation;

• Survey data management (data entry, organization, and evaluation); 

• Analysing and summarizing collected data;

• Regular communication and discussion with project supervisor;

• Summarizing data and project findings in a written report. 

Required qualifications and skills:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program at SFU (MA or PhD, qualified undergrads may be considered);

• Background in Education, preferably in Science education or Engineering education;

• Ability to select and implement meaningful analyses, including appropriate statistical treatment;

• Experienced with quantitative data analysis (data cleaning, appropriate analyses, data visualization);

• Skilled in use of Excel, as well as other data analysis packages;

• Strong organizational and communication skills;

• Ability to work independently and productively.

Total appointment hours: 30 – 40 hours; July 2019 to December 2019

Rate of pay: $20 - $25/hr (incl. vacation and statutory holiday pay, no medical or dental benefits) - based on experience, qualifications and degree program. 

To Apply: Applicants should submit: (1) a 1-page cover letter structured to address the qualifications, skills, and role responsibilities as listed above, (2) a 1-2 page resumé with two references listed. These items should be addressed to Atousa Hajshirmohammadi and emailed to atousah@sfu.ca.

Note: Letters of reference will only be requested from short-listed applicants.

Application deadline is July 12, 2019 or until filled. We appreciate all replies to this position posting, however, we will only contact short-listed applicants.