Research Assistant

Volunteer Research Assistant Opportunity Lab: Ryan Lab Website: http://research.baycrest.org/jryan  Description: Ryan Lab is seeking volunteer research assistants to assist with participant recruitment, testing participants (younger and older adults) and data management. Will gain experience using eyetracking technology, neuroimaging and administering cognitive assessments. Please note that the position will be at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital (3560 Bathurst St).  Requirements: Student in 2nd year or higher with a strong academic background and a passion for psychology. Research experience an asset. Highly motivated, reliable and conscientious. 10 hr/ week minimum time commitment.  Contact: To apply, please send unofficial transcript and CV to Arber Kacollja at akacollja@research.baycrest.org

Studio1Labs is  a health technology startup developing a monitoring device for infants using predictive analytics.  We are looking for a research assistant (volunteer) intern with a strong statistics/data science background.  The intern will assist with data cleaning, data analysis, coding in Python or R (preferred but not necessary) and knowledge of big data is also preferred. We are located in downtown Toronto.  If interested, please send your resume to contact@studio1labs.com

The Clinical Research Laboratory at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently seeking volunteer research assistants to support ongoing assessment and treatment studies. Successful applicants will support data entry and coding, participant recruitment and screening, and other regulatory (i.e., research ethics and quality assurance) procedures. Thorough training in hospital policies and laboratory methods will be provided. Minimum time commitment is 7.5 hours per week, for one year. We will accept applications from undergraduate students (2nd year or higher). To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to lena.quilty@camh.ca

The Psychology of Emerging Adulthood Research Lab (PEARL) is seeking 2 new volunteer research assistant to assist with a study examining the relationship between emerging adults (ages 18-25) and their parents. We are exploring the impact of the parent-emerging adult relationship on risk behaviours, wellness behaviours, well-being and transitions to adulthood. Volunteers will be involved with participant recruitment, data collection (in-person and online), database management and other relevant research tasks. The research assistant will gain experience in conducting research with both emerging adults and their parents, the use of longitudinal and experience sampling research methods, and the assessment of multiple […]

Lab: Research Centre at The Royal Conservatory of Music (273 Bloor St. W) Description: The Royal Conservatory of Music Research Centre is looking for a highly organized person with experience working with children (ages 2-5) to work on a project on the music and cognitive outcomes of early childhood music education. The study will be evaluating the cognitive, language and musical abilities of children. We will also be testing singing and rhythmic abilities, so some musical aptitude will be of use in singing and clapping to children during the course of testing. The research assistant will be responsible for administrating […]

The MacDonald Lab at the University of Toronto St. George is looking for 3 dedicated Research Assistants to work on a music and attachment style coding study. Students interested in this position should: – have a cGPA of at least 3.5 – be available to volunteer at least 8 hours a week and into the 2016-2017 school term – be able to work independently and attentive to detail – be reliable and conscientious – previous lab experience an asset but not required If you’re interested in applying, please email your CV and unofficial transcripts to Megan Rossi at maclab.manager@gmail.com