Apply For A Research Position!

Are you interested in research?   The Computational Cognitive Development Lab is looking for students who are interested in a voluntary research position in a developmental psychology lab! As a research assistant, you will have the opportunity to help with coding of behavioural experiments, inputting and assisting with data collection, and recruitment of children participants (aged 1 – 5) on campus and at the local museums like the Ontario Science Centre and the Royal Ontario Museum.   Ideally, applicants should have the following: – Be in good academic standing – Be able to commit at least 8-10 hours (including weekends) […]

Volunteer Research Assistant Opportunity at the BARLab (CAMH)

The Biobehavioral Alcohol Research Lab (BARLab) has openings for student volunteers to work on research projects.   One of these projects examines the effect of stress and emotion on alcohol behaviours. Another project may examine risk and protective factors for the development of substance use disorders.   Responsibilities will include assisting with participant recruitment/screening, administration of experimental tasks and questionnaires, data entry, and literature searches. Volunteers will receive training/supervision and will gain experience in clinical and experimental research in the area of addictive behaviours.   This position is located at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) at both […]

Become a Volunteer Research Assistant!

Are you an undergraduate or recent grad living in Toronto interested in development, psychology, and neuroscience? Want to know more about how what it is like to do research? If you’d like to be considered for a position as a volunteer Research Assistant (RA) at the Budding Minds Memory and Development Lab, send a completed application (https://utexas.app.box.com/s/xiexd24x2xcmjqxkmesh7hwv0m9qlvnv) along with your CV/resume and unofficial transcript to buddingmindslab@gmail.com and title the subject line as [Research Assistant Application] Your Name. Most of the positions in the lab are on a volunteer basis. We are particularly interested in applications from students considering PhD programs in Psychology, Neuroscience, […]

Short PSY473/PSY493 Survey

Have you taken Social Neuroscience (PSY473) or Cognitive Neuroscience (PSY493)? We need your feedback to improve these courses – it will take less than 5 minutes and you’ll greatly benefit the experience of future students. Thank you! Link to the survey: https://goo.gl/forms/5OhqTyFj2Mgq6o5A2

Hiring New RAs for the Fall Semester

The Social Perception and Cognition Lab is seeking applications for research assistant (RA) positions to begin in the fall. The RA will work on studies examining person perception, non-verbal cues, and personality. The RA may have the option to extend this position. To learn more and to submit an application, please visit <http://psych.utoronto.ca/users/rule/join.html> and click on the link to the volunteer application form. Please email <spcl.manager@gmail.com> with your cover letter, CV, unofficial transcript and a filled out application.

Placement Opportunities for Upper-Level Students

The Centre for Mindfulness Studies and Mindfulness Without Borders are each offering students the opportunity of getting involved in outreach strategies to integrate mindfulness programs into secondary and post-secondary education. Students can go to http://uoft.me/CommunityEngagedLearning for more information about these and other placements, the courses and application procedures. There is a deadline of August 7th.