Neurosciences & Mental Health: New Perspectives in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Neurosciences & Mental Health Mini-Symposia Series: New Perspectives in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Friday February 9th 2018, 8:45am – 12:45 pm (followed by lunch) Robert Salter Auditorium, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto Featuring: Miriam Beauchamp, PhD- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Montreal; and Researcher, Ste-Justine Hospital Research Center ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory Roger Zemek, MD – Associate Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Chair in Pediatric Concussion, University of Ottawa; and Director, Clinical Research Unit, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Douglas D. Fraser, MD, PhD – Professor/Clinician Scientist, Western […]

UofT Leadership Opportunity

The Student Life Programs & Services at the University of Toronto is hosting a series of free workshops titled “Learning to Lead†. This opportunity is for returning and new undergraduate students. These workshops will provide interactive lessons on effective leadership practices. We welcome anyone wanting to learn what it means to be a leader or looking to sharpen their skills. The highly immersive workshops will touch upon critical issues highlighted by student experience. From looking at ways to motivate your team to advance conflict resolution, attendees will have the chance to bring their own expertise and learn from our […]

Research Assistants Needed!

A PhD student in Marketing (Consumer Behaviour) at the Rotman School of Management is currently looking for volunteer research assistants for this year (starting immediately) to help design and run studies on consumer relationships and social behavior. They are looking for students with strong academic records, and who are reliable, conscientious, and capable of independent work. Relevant lab experience (e.g. running participants, knowledge of Qualtrics and data analysis) is an asset but not required. Applicants should be able to commit at least four hours to lab work each week, and will have the opportunity to engage with multiple stages of the […]

Research Assistant Needed!

The START Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders is currently looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting with our research studies. The typical responsibilities include: data entry, literature searches, telephone screening and other office tasks. Volunteers are given training on all duties, and although experience is preferred it is not mandatory. Research volunteer qualifications: – Mature individual comfortable handling confidential information – Able to work in a fast paced professional environment – Currently in their final year of an undergraduate degree in psychology or related field – Interest in pursuing graduate studies in psychology/medicine – Experience or knowledge in […]

Research Assistant Needed!

Energetic and enthusiastic volunteer research assistants are in need to help with data entry, filing, and administrative tasks in the Bariatric Surgery Program at the Toronto Western Hospital. The Bariatric Surgery Program is a dynamic department consisting of a team of health professionals from a variety of disciplines including psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, surgeons and dietitians. The team conducts pre-surgical assessments of patients considering bariatric surgery and post-surgical follow-up for five years after surgery. The eligible candidate will be a responsible, conscientious and quick-learning individual who ideally is familiar with SPSS (individuals who are not familiar with SPSS […]