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Competition ID:

4281

Internal Closing Date:

September 9, 2025

External Closing Date:

September 9, 2025

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

SUMMARY

The research assistants are going to work closely with the research team of the SSRCH funded project “Resolving Temporal and Operational Expressions of Motivation and Cognition”.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Literature Search and Database Management: Conduct literature searches using online
  databases and maintain the research database.
• Conduct Literature Reviews: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on relevant topics and synthesize findings for research projects.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of research data using appropriate methodologies and software tools.
• Data Entry and Management: Accurately enter and manage research data in databases and spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Attend Research Meetings: Participate in research meetings to share progress and contribute to discussions.
• Participant Recruitment: Assist in the recruitment of research participants, which may involve reaching out to potential participants, distributing recruitment materials, and coordinating scheduling for other data collection.
• Draft Research Reports: Help in preparing research reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Support Project Documentation: Keep detailed and accurate records of research procedures, findings, and results.
• Support Research Projects: Collaborate with the research team to support ongoing research projects and contribute to the development of research proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current KPU students, preferably Psychology students

• Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively

• Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, faculty, and other team members on research projects

• Proficiency in using research tools and data collection tools

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection, entry, and analysis to ensure reliable research outcomes

• Prior experience in academic or applied research, either through coursework or involvement in research projects, is desirable

• Effective written and verbal communication skills to assist in writing research reports, presenting findings and communicating with team members

• SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $18.00

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.