Research Assistant

Research Coordinator

May 31, 2019 PSAJob Opportunity, Research Assistant

The START Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for a full time Research Coordinator position. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: administration and scoring of patient assessments, supervised exposure therapy for individual patients, writing protocol and grant applications for clinical trials, assessing patient eligibility for clinical trials, scheduling and leading meetings with collaborators, literature searches and data analysis for empirical publications. The new hire will receive extensive training on all duties. Required Research Coordinator Qualifications: Mature individual comfortable handling confidential information; Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment; Demonstrated ability to […]

Summer and Fall Research Assistant

May 24, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant

The Einstein lab is looking for potential research assistants (RAs) to help with data collection this summer and fall. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Eligible RAs will assist in collecting behavioural and biological measures from participants, as well as recruit participants through the online sign up system. Candidates should have completed first year Introduction to Psychology, and preferably have a cGPA of 3.5 or above. Other preferences include research methods or statistics courses completed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If interested, please email Marco Sama at marco.sama@mail.utoronto.ca

Hiring New RAs for the Summer Semester

May 17, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant

The Social Perception and Cognition Lab is seeking applications for research assistant (RA) positions to begin Summer 2019. The RA will work on studies examining person perception, non-verbal cues, and personality. The RA may have the option to extend this position. Previous experience with Photoshop is required. 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.

Apply To Be A Volunteer RA Today!

May 17, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

Lab: Dr. Takehara’s Memory Physiology Lab Dr. Takehara is seeking applications for a volunteer research assistant position for summer 2019, with the potential for continuing into the subsequent semesters. The lab primarily works with rodents, investigating both the electrophysiological and cellular underpinnings of learning and memory formation (https://www.takeharalab.com/). We are seeking an enthusiastic, eager undergraduate student (preferably entering the second or third year in the Fall semester) to work with one of our graduate students and examine cell activity patterns associated with memory formation. The prospective research assistant will be trained in a wide range of neuroscience-focused experimental […]

Apply to be a Volunteer Research Assistant!

April 23, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant

The emotions and learning optimization lab is seeking a volunteer research assistant for the summer of 2019. https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ewoodrufflab/ A time commitment of 6-10 hours per week is required. The successful applicant will be working on a project investigating emotions and self-regulated learning strategies used during a reading task. Must have an interest in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, emotion and cognitive development, education and learning. Interest in technology-based learning environments and human-computer interactions would be an asset. Training will be provided in the use of emotion-expression coding software, data coding and mining, and basic data analysis. To apply for this position, […]

The Duncan Lab is Hiring

April 6, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant

The Duncan Lab is currently seeking applications for a volunteer research assistant who is able to commit to a minimum of 6 months, with lab shifts of 8-10 hours/week. The hired research assistant will be mentored by a graduate student in the lab, and gain direct experience in participant recruitment, assessment, data collection. Students who are interested in this position should: – Be able to meet the minimum time commitment – Have a strong academic background, particularly in Psychology – Be motivated, responsible, and organized, with strong interpersonal skills – Programming skills is a plus, but no required Interested applicants […]

March 21, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant

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 – 8) 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) a week – Be available and […]

Job Announcement: Full-time Research Assistant

March 7, 2019 PSAJob Opportunity, Research Assistant

We have developed a new smartphone-based Digital Memory Augmentation (DMA) device – the “Hippocamera” – that mitigates memory deficits in individuals at-risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. DMA improves memory using portable devices that capture information about everyday episodes for later review. The current position is for a Research Assistant to test the efficacy of our memory rehabilitation device. The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant will be to train participants, administer experimental tasks (both behavioral and in the fMRI scanner), and analyze data related to the research project. These duties will be fulfilled under close supervision of Dr. Barense and […]

RA Recruitment

February 22, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

Part-Time Volunteer Research Assistant Opportunity

February 14, 2019 PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer research assistant with previous experience in grant administration and budgets for work in the Research Area of the Psychiatry Dept at Mount Sinai Hospital. The research topics will focus on perinatal mental health. Required Qualifications: * Current senior undergraduate University student (3rd or 4th year), or successful completion of a University degree, in a relevant field including public health, psychology, and/or health sciences. * A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in psychological treatment research. * Advanced technical skills and proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). * An interest in maternal mental health and relevant experience is […]