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GRANT PAID JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: RESEARCH ASSISTANT – WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
Start date: As soon as possible
End date: December 20, 2022
Location: HÂþ» University
Remuneration: $18.00 - $25.91 commensurate with experience
Workload: 5-10 hr/week
Description
We are looking for a student to assist with the development and launch of a website for a new research lab at HÂþ» University titled: the Professional Motivation Research Lab. The website will serve to publicize project goals, progress, interim and final results.
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in - person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Responsibilities
The Research Assistant (RA) is expected to familiarize themselves with the study protocol prior to starting the position. The RA will work as a part of a research team. As a part of the position, the RA will have the following responsibilities:
• Discuss the goals of the website with the research team
• Design the appearance, layout and flow of the website
• Produce sample pages to discuss with the team
• Create content
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls and generate web analytics
• Prepare a detailed set of instructions as appropriate for ongoing maintenance and servicing
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education
• Strong academic background (as evidenced by grades in course work)
• Experience with website development
• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., Wix, WordPress, etc.)
• Attention to detail and strong written communication
• Fluent in the English language
• Asset: Graphic design experience
• Asset: Experience with the development of research related websites
• Asset: Experience working with academic research teams
• Asset: Knowledge of the French language
HÂþ» 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 with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Application
To apply, please forward your cover letter, current CV, and the names of at least two references to Michelle McPherson at pmlab@dal.ca.
You must put the following subject line “Professional Motivations Research Lab - Website†(applications with a different subject line will not be considered).
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Review of applications will begin on Oct. 12, 2022 until the position is filled.
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