McGILL UNIVERSITY – Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research Assistant position in Learning Sciences, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Applications are invited for a research assistant position for undergraduate students interested in learning and engagement in technology rich learning environments. We are looking for students who are interested in studying cognition, affect, assessment and education using technology. Please submit vita, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference to susanne [dot] lajoie [at] mcgill [dot] ca.
McGILL UNIVERSITY – Post-Graduate Research Associate position in Learning Sciences, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Applications are invited for a research associate position for researchers interested in learning and engagement in technology rich learning environments. We are looking for a learning science PhD (education, psychology, learning, or human-computer interaction) to join Dr. Susanne Lajoie in a SSHRC-funded project in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, in the Faculty of Education at McGill University. The candidate will work with Dr. Lajoie in coordinating a large interdisciplinary team of researchers (psychology, medicine, computer science) from 14 institutions world-wide who are studying cognition, affect, assessment and education using technology. The candidate will be involved in coordinating grant applications, coordinating team meetings, schedules, and reports that will advance the collaborative research initiative, assisting with budget administration, ethics approvals, and conducting research within the theme of the grant. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, ability to work independently and as a team member, strong writing and research skills.
Target start date: immediate availability (start date is negotiable) Salary:$35-40K annual
Submit vita, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference to susanne [dot] lajoie [at] mcgill [dot] ca . Review of applicants begins June 1, 2010 until the position is filled.
Interested applicants are invited to direct inquiries to: susanne [dot] lajoie [at] mcgill [dot] ca, 514-398-3429.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. McGill University is committed to equity in employment.
McGILL UNIVERSITY – Website Developer/Designer, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
ATLAS invites applications for a Web Developer/Designer to design, maintain, and modify a website. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, design, and management of Web applications and components for the ATLAS project. The requirements of this position include experience in graphics, layout, scripting, and programming. This position is based in the ATLAS laboratories at McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Key Responsabilities and Duties:
- Operate effectively as a member of the research team for quick turn around and fixes.
- Responsible for the development of Web applications and components.
- Responsible for the design and development of web pages, graphics, and multimedia interfaces.
- Utilizes storyboarding and graphic pre-designs where appropriate.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.
- Determine appropriate architecture, and other technical solutions, and make relevant recommendations to clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Computer Science or a related field, or relevant experience
- Experience in developing websites and/or web applications. Minimum of 2 years of web design and development experience is required.
- Solid understanding of navigation and GUI for maximizing usability.
- Exposure and/or experience in Dreamweaver, development of HTML, JavaScript, graphics creation with Photoshop, Illustrator (Adobe Creative Suite), multimedia creation with Flash, Java.
Skills:
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Self-starter with strong self-management skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
Abilities:
- Ability to work as a member of a team and communicate using clear and non-technical language.
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently when appropriate.
- Demonstrates creative, technical, and analytical skills.
Application Process and Deadline:
Application may be forwarded to the ATLAS Director, Dr. Susanne Lajoie, via email at susanne [dot] lajoie [at] mcgill [dot] ca with “ATLAS Web Developper/Designer” in the subject line. Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Application deadline is May 7th, 2012 or until an appropriate candidate is found. Interviews will begin a week later with start date as soon as the candidate is available.
McGILL UNIVERSITY – Project Manager, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
ATLAS invites applications for a Project Manager to support a major research project through a successful completion in 2017. The successful candidate will manage research activities involving the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of technology-rich learning environments (TREs) across disciplines. The project involves an international research collaboration consisting of 17 researchers, and other partner organizations and stakeholders and is funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research (SSHRC). This position is based in the ATLAS laboratories at McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Key Responsabilities and Duties:
- Monitors project activity progress to ensure that activities are completed according to schedule, resolve problems, and address delays.
- Monitors the budget, writing yearly grant reports and financial reports, ensuring that the budget reports are provided to the Steering committee in a timely manner.
- Ensures that project activities and spending comply with SSHRC administrative policies and administrative regulations.
- Drafts correspondance and answers grant-related querries.
- Works with the Director to supervise research assistants, stakeholders, and others working on project activities.
- Works with the Administrative coordinator and Project Director to coordinate team meetings and conference calls and ensure notes are taken.
- Coordinates development of the Website under the direction of the Steering committee.
- Coordinates development and production of non-academic and plain language materials related to the learning technologies under the direction of the Steering committee.
- Coordinates and follows-up on Steering committee meetings.
- Assists in the development of ethics proposals and tracks the requirements for renewals and approvals across different host institutions.
- Develops and maintains a system to coordinate and track knowledge mobilization initiatives, ensuring proper credit is given to researchers, LEADS, and SSHRC.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Project Management experience of 3-5 years preferable.
- Knowledge of Educational Psychology is an asset.
- Previous experience in research projects.
- Formal education: Graduate degree is required in a field relevant to the goals of the project and/or commensurate professional experience in administrative positions.
Skills:
- Excellent English verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills with members of the research network, the Universities, and stakeholders, acting and responding with diplomacy while maintaining good relations.
- Excellent working knowledge with computers, utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excell, Publisher), E-mail, Internet researching.
- Experience with developing and maintaining financial records and budgets;
- Proficiency in minute taking and accurate editing.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Well-organized and able to accurately prioritize tasks and multi-task.
Abilities:
- Ability to work as a member of a team and provide leadership.
- Ability to be self-motivated and work independently when appropriate.
Application Process and Deadline:
Application may be forwarded to the Director, Dr. Susanne Lajoie, via email at susanne [dot] lajoie [at] mcgill [dot] ca with “ATLAS Project Manager Application” in the subject line. Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. We will begin reviewing applications May 7th, 2012 until an appropriate candidate is found. Interviews will begin a week later with start date as soon as the candidate is available. A probationary period of 3 months will be given, and the position is renewable on a yearly basis until project completion in 2017, contingent on satisfactory performance.