Getting Involved

Research volunteers and research assistants (RAs) may be involved in several research tasks, including conducting literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and knowledge dissemination (e.g., editing manuscripts).

Research volunteers and RAs must have completed PSYC 204 (or equivalent) with a grade of 75 or higher, possess strong organizational and time management skills, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Completion of PSYC 210 and 310 would be considered an asset, but is not required.

We're Hiring!

Starting in late June, RA’s in this casual position (6-9 hours per week) will receive training to conduct interviews with children from July to August as part of a study examining children’s experiences being deceived. 

Eligible applicants must:

• be enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

• have experience working with children or familiarity with child development literature

• possess strong communication skills

• be able to provide a criminal records check (with vulnerable sectors)

Notes: 

• Applicants to the previously posted volunteer position are not automatically considered for this RA position. Those wishing to be considered for the RA position must apply by following the instructions below.

• This study is being conducted in partnership with Dr. Kaila Bruer. Students who have been hired as a Summer RA in the Child Evidence Lab should not apply for this position, as it is not possible to hold both roles at the same time. 

• Those who were not selected to be a Summer RA in the Child Evidence Lab remain eligible to apply for this position. 

To Apply:

• Interested applicants are invited to first complete and submit an application form (https://forms.gle/91YhmpjjU6qvLS3s8) 

• After completing this form, please email a cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcript (a screenshot from UR-Self Service is sufficient) to sarah.zanette@uregina.ca with the subject line, "Summer Research Assistant Application Supporting Files". 

• You application will NOT be reviewed until Dr. Zanette has received your resume/CV and transcript. Applicants not selected for an interview will not be contacted.

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday April 30th for full consideration. 

There are many opportunities for students to get involved in research at the CaSPR Lab:

• Psychology Honours Program - Dr. Zanette typically supervises 1-2 honours psychology students yearly. Interested students should email Dr. Zanette in December/January of the year they wish to apply to honours to set up a brief meeting to discuss potential supervision.

• Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) - Competitive awards to fund full-time summer research experience. Applications to FGSR are required and are due in January each year. The award must take place over a four month period between May and August (16 weeks). Interested students should contact Dr. Zanette early in the Fall semester.

• Volunteers & Research Assistants - see above section.

• Graduate supervision and training - Dr. Zanette supervises students in the MSc and PhD programs in Experimental and Applied Psychology at the University of Regina. Please email Dr. Zanette directly to discuss potential supervision before applying to these programs.