Psychology Research Assistant

Position Responsibilities

• Develop an empirical-based exploratory study focused on immigrant and/or refugee individuals
• Collect and conduct data processing and analysis via SPSS or using another form of quantitative data analysis
• Understand how participants select the educational content of the GoGenius app and evaluate feedback as users and learners
• Identify motivation and attitudes (AMTB scale) of users during Second Language learning in a context of mobile assisted learning (online gamification)
• The supervisor will ensure that the trainee will have access to the validated instrument and to the app
• Identify the status and inclusion problems faced by immigrants and refugees in Portugal, specifically considering the impact of the variables: nationality, gender, age, reason for mobility (war conflict; economic; family reunification) and educational intervention via mobile.

About the Organization

Our Research Center in Psychology is an organic unit of the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (UAL), which, in turn, is managed by the Cooperativa de Ensino Universitário (C.E.U.), and with an international reputation. It carries out its activity in the field of scientific research and technological development in the area of Psychology. Some of our main objectives are: - The production and dissemination of R&D projects; - Encouraging researchers to develop fundamental and applied scientific research projects in the field of psychosocial vulnerability and unstable contexts; - The promotion of advanced training of human resources in R&D, through the hosting of post-doctoral fellows, master's fellows, young researchers and trainees - The development of techniques of observation and analysis of therapeutic situations.

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.