Research Assistant

Volunteer with Toronto Western Hospital!

PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

Volunteer research assistant needed: Energetic and enthusiastic volunteer research assistant needed to help with transcribing interviews, 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, psychometrists, 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 […]

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Psychology Research Opportunity Program: Info Session

PSAOther Opportunities, Research Assistant

Are you a first year thinking of applying to a psychology ROP? Come out to the PSA’s ROP info session! We’ve invited Alison Chasteen, a past research project supervisor, and past ROP students to speak on their experiences including: what labs are looking for in a ROP applicant, the role of students in the research project, how students’ participation was marked and how students can achieve academic success with the project. RVSP on our Facebook Page! The event will take place Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at 2-4pm, room TBA. https://www.facebook.com/events/1181770838606503/ For more information about the ROP series please visit http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/rop

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Looking for Project Members!

PSAOther Opportunities, Research Assistant, Volunteer

Dear fellow students from Faculty of Art and Science,       If you’re interested in doing psychological research project directly address current issue in China to make a meaningful, real-world impact, we’re looking for project members who are experienced in either data analysis or psychological experiment. Or, ideally both.  We will welcome both graduate students and higher grade undergraduate students. Our project aim to address the issue of existential crisis among Chinese undergraduate students in China through meditation practice.       We will prepare for the challenge through a series of workshops, gaining feedback and guidance from faculty and advisers […]

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RECRUITING RA’s: The Wisdom and Identity Lab

PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

The Wisdom and Identity Lab, under the supervision of Dr. Michel Ferrari at OISE, University of Toronto, seeking volunteer Research Assistants! Volunteers will assist with a multinational, interdisciplinary research project on Motivation and Virtue across different faiths, nationalities, and age groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain familiarity with mixed methods research, cross-cultural studies, and phenomenological psychology. Our immediate need is for transcriptionists, but volunteers will also assist with transcript coding and participant recruitment. Ideally, applicants should: Be in good academic standing Be able to commit at least 6 hours a week until Spring 2017 (with flexibility allowed week […]

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JOB Shadowing Opportunity

PSAJob Opportunity, Research Assistant

Dear Students, We have a great opportunity for current U of T students (as well as recent grads of up to two years) to learn more about the various occupations in the Education industry through our Extern Job Shadowing Program. Note: This is a career exploration program and is not intended for job searching purposes. These placements will take place for half a day to five days between February 13-26, 2017. Please see the list of available vacancies below:  8 vacancies with a Psychologist @ Psychology Works (0.5 day, February 15th) – Woodbine & John Street, Markham 2 vacancies with […]

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Bully Lab: RECRUITING RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS

PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

Lab: Dr. Wendy Craig’s Bully Lab (Queen’s University; www.bullylab.com) Description: We are running a study on adolescent relationships and gendered harassment in four Toronto schools (all accessible by transit). We are looking for volunteers to assist with data collection in these schools at three time points (January, March, June). Data collection will involve administering surveys in Grade 7/8 classrooms. Additional opportunities to gain research experience are also available and can be discussed.  Requirements: Second year or higher with a psychology or education background. Experience working with children. Highly reliable and conscientious. Preference will be given to students with flexible schedules.  Contact: […]

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