Research Intern, NOHFC
Required Position
Research Intern
Sudbury Ontario
The Laurentian Research Institute for Aging is inviting applications for the position of a research intern based at Finlandia Village. This is a one-year term position working will provide a candidate the opportunity to learn while working with seniors supporting our research team.
Responsibilities
Seniors are at high risk of loneliness, depression, and loss of meaning. LRIA is engaged in a program of research studying how positive psychology interventions improve wellbeing. This work is based on the PERMA model (addressing Pleasure, Engagement, Meaning, Positive Relationship and Accomplishment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a number of research skills. This may include interviewing, conducting interventions, assisting with publication, and analysis of data. They will act as part of a teaching environment, training and supporting students interested in getting research experience. This candidate will have the opportunity to build partnerships with key stakeholders at Finlandia Village, establish informal connections with seniors in the community and at other residences.
Qualifications
This position is funded largely by a grant from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, and thus the candidate must meet certain criteria. Although there is no age restriction, candidates for this position must meet certain criteria. Specific requirements as follows:
- University or college graduate who has graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university. The candidate must be a graduate of a post-secondary degree or diploma program.
- The position will be a first full-time employment in the candidate’s field of study.
- Candidates are only eligible to participate in the internship program one time.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The rate of pay is $18.50/hour, and the contract is for 37.5 hours per week for 52 weeks.
The University's Policy and Program on COVID-19 Vaccination is available here. By submitting an application to Laurentian University you acknowledge that you have read the Policy and Program. Should you be successful in securing employment at Laurentian University you are aware that this would be a precondition of your employment. The University will require that the successful candidate submit proof of full vaccination or receive an approved exemption as outlined in the Policy and Program. Failure to comply may result in a delay to the start of employment and/or the employment offer may be deemed void resulting in your employment contract ending without notice or payment in lieu of notice or any other payment. Since the working environment will be mainly at Finlandia Village, they will also require the successful candidate to complete and submit proof of all the health requirements.
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned criteria are asked to forward their resume/cv and a one-page letter that outlines their qualifications and interest in the position to Dr. Josée Turcotte(jturcotte@laurentian.ca).
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