RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED

We are looking to hire research assistants for a study on nutritional labeling. The overall purpose of the study is to examine the impact of nutritional information on restaurant menus on dietary patterns at the population level. The study is being led by Dr. David Hammond in the School of Public Health & Health Systems at the University of Waterloo. The study involves conducting 7-10 minute oral surveys with restaurant patrons in four cities, including Chicago. Surveys will collect information regarding food purchases, nutrition information awareness, as well as demographic information. Surveys will be completed using iPads.

Duties:

• Site and equipment set-up each shift
• Approaching and surveying patrons after they have finished their meals
• Cleaning and storing study supplies, relaying data at end of day.

Qualifications:

• Good organizational skills
• Responsible and reliable
• Strong communication and people skills
• Attentive to detail
• Previous research/survey experience is an asset.

Pay: $15/hour

Work Period:
September 15th – October 9th (~20 hours per week, including evenings and some weekend hours)
Contact details:

If you are interested, please forward your resume and unofficial school transcripts to Christine White. Please include details about your hours of availability on weekdays and weekends.

Email: c5white@uwaterloo.ca

Telephone: 519 888 4567 ext. 36525