Opportunities to get involved in research 

Hello graduate students!

You are requested to kindly spare some valuable time and participate in the following study. The study is being conducted by Nataasha Khattar, M.A. Clinical Psychology Student at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. She is being supervised by Dr. Brian O’Connor for her thesis project. 

Who Can Participate In This Study?

To participate in this study, you must:

• Be a graduate student 
• Be in clinical, counselling or social work programs
• Be able to read and understand fluent English

Purpose of this study?

We are reaching out to graduate students like you to participate so we can understand the dimensionality of the multicultural self-efficacy and to develop a precise scale.

Procedure:

If you choose to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete a survey on UBC-hosted Qualtrics. It will take approximately 40-45 min to complete the survey form. If you have any questions before beginning this survey, you can reach out to the researcher at – nataasha.khattar@ubc.ca

Renumeration: 

You will not be paid directly to participate in the study. However, you may choose to enter a draw for one of twenty $20 amazon gift cards (or receive an e-transfer for the same amount). Winners will be required to answer a skill-testing question. 

Your answers will help lay the groundwork for future multiculturally competent training for graduate students.

Ethics Approval Certificate  Calgary Approval

We really appreciate your valuable time :)

Dr. Patrina Duhaney is looking for a Research assistant who will work on several research projects.

• Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours/week
• Duration: minimum 6 months commitment with possibility of extension
• Hourly Wage: $23-25/hour
• Closing Date: Oct 18, 2022

Please have candidates email their cover letter and resume to Dr. Patrina Duhaney

Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Participants

Current and alumni non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work, are invited to share their interests and experiential needs for reconciliation.

Our research circles will be led by an Elder and supported by research assistants and follow circle protocols; circles will be available in person or via zoom; honorariums will be provided to participants. 

Please email Research Assistant Sandy Rao for additional information and/or to sign up. More information also available here.

The project “Integrating Research Training via the Development of a Social Work Journal ‘Transformative Social Work” invites applications for a Project Coordinator & Student Research Assistant position. This position can work remotely from home due to Covid-19. This is a part-time opportunity for up to 10 hours per week. The main focus of this position is to assist with the development and implementation of a new Faculty of Social Work Journal ‘Transformative Social Work’.

How to apply: Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample of published or other academic work, and names and contact information of two referees by October 10 to: tfelproject@ucalgary.ca. Subject Line: Project Coordinator Application – Name.

Position Description:

The Department of Psychology’s Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) committee is hiring two group facilitators. Facilitators will co-lead an affinity group in the Winter 2023 semester (12 week commitment) for department members. We will host a one-day training in December 2022 (date TBD) to prepare facilitators for this role. Please see attached flyer for further details. Students at all levels that meet the desired skills are welcome to apply! If you have any questions, please email edi.psychology@ucalgary.ca