Research Assistant - How Animal Interactions Impact Mental Health - Phase 2
Project scope
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Data analysis Education Social sciencesSkills
grant applications planning project proposals spss (statistical software) research data analysis psychology mental health writingPhase 2 of this project will involve a) writing a final report of the project's findings that will be intended for publication, b) planning a follow-up project based on the results of the current project and c) identifying appropriate sources of funding for continuing this line of inquiry.
This project will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Eric Legge, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University.
The project may include, but is not limited to:
- Additional data analysis to assess the confirm study findings as needed using SPSS/JASP
- Writing a final report of the project's findings that will be intended for publication in a scientific journal. This report should conform to professional publication standards and match the format of the publication selected by the project lead.
- Developing a new research project to extend the findings of the current project. This includes developing a project proposal with an expected timeline for completion.
- Assisting with identifying new areas of inquiry and funding sources. Assisting with writing grant applications (particularly with regards to conceptualization and articulation of past work and new directions).
This phase of the project is expected to take 80-hours to complete over 6-weeks. The project is expected to start on Sept. 27, but is negotiable. Most project work can be done remotely.
The student will work closely with the supervising primary project manager, Dr. Eric Legge, who is available for questions. This will also include occasional progress meetings where adjustments to the student's tasks and duties may be made if necessary.
About the company
The Department of Psychology is a large and dynamic department, offering both a major and a minor in psychology in both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, and a honours degree option. Our 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty members are engaged in research in all areas of psychology, and, in addition to offering a high caliber of classroom instruction, students are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities such as honours and independent studies to add further depth to their educational experience. Field placements in clinical psychology, at a variety of community organizations, is also made available to eligible students.