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Mahsa Edalatkhah

Toronto,ON

Summary

Recent BSc Honours Psychology graduate with over one year of experience supporting research operations across multiple psychology research labs at the University of Waterloo. Possesses a strong background in research methodology, life and social sciences, and is experienced in conducting literature searches and basic data analysis.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Volunteer Research Assistant

Self- Regulation and Motivation (SRM) Lab, University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
06.2022 - Current
  • Applied qualitative coding skills to categorize 500+ data entries for topics related to political psychology, and conducted behavioral coding of 30+ YouTube videos as part of a multiphase study, utilizing Excel and meticulously adhering to coding criteria.
  • Coordinated and managed 30+ sessions of an in-person study in the SRM lab with participant pairs.
  • Administered tasks such as scheduling participation time slots, obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews, collecting and entering data, granting participation credits, and debriefing participants.
  • Designed and implemented 10+ surveys on Qualtrics for various applications in psychological research, actively contributing to research projects under the guidance of a psychology graduate student.

Honours Thesis Student

Diversity and Intergroup Relations (DIGR)Lab , University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Conducted a comprehensive literature review of 40+ articles, prepared a proposal and presented it orally to two University of Waterloo psychology faculty members, earning commendation from the supervisor for the high-quality background research.
  • Successfully submitted an ethics clearance application, leading to REB approval.
  • Developed an online questionnaire, administered the study through the UWaterloo SONA platform, gathered data from 250+ participants, and performed basic data analysis using SPSS.

Summer Research Student

Interventional Psychiatry Group, St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, ON
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted meticulous first and second-level screening of 900+ papers on VR and stress management, adhering to selection criteria.
  • Extracted data from 30+ papers, focusing on study details.
  • Organized and summarized details of 60+ studies based on common themes, coauthored the Results section of the manuscript of a systematic review.
  • Actively participated in the Keenan Research Summer Student (KRSS) program's weekly research seminars and group meetings to enhance skills in the clinical field.

Connection Desk Assistant

Renison University College
Waterloo, ON
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Warmly greeted Renison students and staff, offering assistance with directions and promptly addressing general inquiries.
  • Served as the key contact for maintaining effective communication with clients, developed cultural competence in Renison's diverse environment.
  • Managed deliveries, notified residents of parcels, distributed mail/packages, and facilitated sales transactions for snacks and drinks, focusing on customer relations.

Administrative Assistant

Mahdor Medical Clinic
Yazd, Iran
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Efficiently managed a high volume of calls, coordinated appointments, and actively engaged with 60+ patients daily to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Commended twice for outstanding attention to detail and customer service by the supervisor.
  • Responded effectively and professionally to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Handled diverse administrative tasks, processed transactions, and maintained daily financial records in accordance with company policy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Waterloo
08.2023

Skills

  • Literature Searches, Literature Reviews
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of Research Methods, gained through completion of an honours thesis, and taking multiple undergrad, advanced courses on research methods offered at the University of Waterloo
  • Basic Data Analysis with SPSS
  • Data Collection
  • Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience with a reference management tool (Zotero)

Publications and Works in Progress

  • Meshkat S, Edalatkhah M, Di Luciano C, et al. (July 2024).Virtual Reality and Stress Management: A Systematic Review. Cureus 16(7): e64573. doi:10.7759/cureus.64573
  • Edalatkhah, M., Bergsieker, H. B. (May 2023). Effects of Social Support in Response to Racism on Psychological Well-being. Poster Presented as an Animated GIF at the Annual Ontario Psychology Undergraduate Thesis Conference, Windsor, ON.
  • Caceros, E. S., Edalatkhah, M., Bergsieker, H. B. (2023). Responsive Social Support to Disclosures of Racial Discrimination: Expectations and Implications for Well-Being. In progress.

Certification

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials and Systems (WHMIS), September 2019
  • TCPS 2: CORE, Course on Research Ethics, September 2021

Timeline

Summer Research Student

Interventional Psychiatry Group, St. Michael's Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2023

Honours Thesis Student

Diversity and Intergroup Relations (DIGR)Lab , University of Waterloo
09.2022 - 12.2023

Connection Desk Assistant

Renison University College
09.2022 - 11.2022

Undergraduate Volunteer Research Assistant

Self- Regulation and Motivation (SRM) Lab, University of Waterloo
06.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Mahdor Medical Clinic
12.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Waterloo

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