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  • Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Job type
Contract
Posting language
English
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Original job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - FOR A RESEARCH ASSISTANT

​ Department

School of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality

Professor

Ola Mioduszewski - Attention-Deficit/Hyper/activity Disorder (ADHD), Cannabis Use, and Mindfullness Among Canadian Adults

Job Profile

   Main Tasks

Development of search strategies, database searching, data extraction, literature review, evaluation & synthesis, report writing, poster preparation, grant writing. 

Detailed Job Description

The Research Assistant (RA) will be contributing substantively to all aspects of a scoping review along with administrative support. The RA will support scoping-review methodology, search strategies, database searching, screening, data extraction, methodological evaluation, synthesis, and academic writing (journal article, poster presentation, grant submission). 

Who can Apply

M.A. students in Faculty of Human Sciences

 Language Requirements

English​​

Statement of Qualification

  • Cover letter (outlining research experience, academic interests and suitability for position).
  • Curriculum Vitae (highlighting relevant academic background, research experience and relevant skills).
  • Unofficial transcript.

Special Requirements

  • Experience with academic database searching (PsychINFO, PubMed, etc.) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of APA referencing.
  • Familiarity with reference management software (i.e. Zotero).
  • Proficient use of Excel

Expected Start Date of the Contract

December 2026

Total Hours

140 hours

Salary Rate

According to the applied rate

Application Deadline

November 17, 2026

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we would like to thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant at Universite Saint-Paul will contribute to all parts of a scoping review, from designing searches and screening sources to extracting data and writing up findings. The role also includes administrative support for the research team.

Requirements

Candidates need to be M.A. students in the Faculty of Human Sciences with English proficiency. Academic database searching, APA referencing, reference management software such as Zotero, and strong Excel skills are assets.

Skills

  • Search strategy development
  • Database searching
  • PsycINFO
  • PubMed
  • Literature review
  • Data extraction
  • Evidence synthesis
  • Methodological evaluation
  • Scoping review methodology
  • Academic writing
  • Grant writing
  • Poster preparation
  • Report writing
  • APA referencing
  • Zotero
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Research administration

Categories

  • Science & Research
  • Education
  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • research assistant
  • scoping review
  • literature review
  • systematic search
  • database searching
  • PsycINFO
  • PubMed
  • data extraction
  • evidence synthesis
  • academic writing
  • grant writing
  • ADHD
  • cannabis use
  • mindfulness
  • APA referencing
  • Zotero
  • Excel
  • contract
  • graduate student
  • psychology research

Seniority

Entry level

Tools

  • Zotero
  • Excel
  • PubMed

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Human Sciences
  • Counselling
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychology

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