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August 20, 2025

**Job Description**
The Research Assistant will support all aspects of the Language and Literacy Lab’s large-scale research program at Dalhousie University, dedicated to understanding the skills children and adults need to achieve full literacy. The role involves coordinating data collection, administering tasks, communicating with partners, assisting in task development, data management, and disseminating research findings.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 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
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and concurrent activities
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Conducting systematic literature reviews (Asset)
• Using statistical software (e.g., SPSS) (Asset)
• Task programming (Asset)
• Social media management (Asset)

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Arts or Science (with a major or minor in Psychology)
• Other related degree/diploma/certificate (e.g., Linguistics)

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• Working with children and administering experimental and/or standardized tests.
Other:
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry checks.
• Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel to schools in HRM and rural Nova Scotia as needed.

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Experience
Experience Required: • Working with children and administering experimental and/or standardized tests. Other: • Satisfactory Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry checks. • Class 5 driver's license and willingness to travel to schools in HRM and rural Nova Scotia as needed.
Work Level
Bachelor
Employment Type
Full-time, Research Job, Term
Salary
Annual Salary: $34,580 - $38,220 Benefits: Voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, and an employee and family assistance program.
Valid Until
August 26, 2025
Details
Term / Full-time Duration: 10 months with possibility of extension Remote Work: No Location Requirement: Travel required to schools, daycare and child-care centers, and other locations across Nova Scotia. Based primarily in the Language and Literacy Lab at Dalhousie University and schools across the Halifax Regional Municipality. Campus-based and school-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Psychology and Neuroscience • Language and Literacy Lab
Supervisor Email
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Dalhousie University
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Industry
Education
Phone
+1 902-494-2211 +1 902-494-**** Show
Location
Canada