Research Assistant

The University of Toronto Consciousness and Wisdom Laboratory is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Research Associates. Interested students should show a strong background in Cognitive Science and statistical analysis, with preferential weight going to those with experience in lab protocols, relevant technical expertise, programming skills, and interdisciplinary critical thinking. VRA’s will be expected to allocate a minimum of 8 hours per week to their duties. Roles within the lab will offer hands-on opportunities in experimental design and execution, data analysis, grant and ethics applications, programming, and paper preparation and submission. Aside from potential publication credits and scientific skill building, the […]

*Lab:* Dr. Molly Metz’s Pedagogy and Motivation Lab *Description:* Dr. Metz is seeking applications for volunteer research assistant (RA) positions for Winter 2019, with the potential for continuing into the Summer, if interested. RAs will work on studies examining instructors’ beliefs about and students’ responses to the coverage of emotionally charged material in the classroom. *Duties:* Research assistants are responsible for scheduling and running participants, data cleaning and management, coding of writing samples, among other tasks. *Requirements:* Ideal candidates will be conscientious, motivated, able to work independently as well as in a team, and have excellent communication skills. Hours may […]

3 VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN THE CHINESE LANGUAGE   What is it about? There are a lot of creative geniuses who have changed our worlds. We are interested in creativity and what makes artists creative. Because of the limitation of the research context (we are studying artists in China), we are only hiring for people who can speak, write and speak Chinese (Mandarin).   What will you do? We offer training and valuable research experience for graduate school applications. We are asking for 3 to 12 hours per week. Your consent means you will:   (1) […]

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 large literature review and data mangement project evaluating the various research programs currently studying the science of wisdom. This is an excellent opportunity to develop database management skills, as well as to gain more knolwedge about a growing field of psychological research. Ideally, applicants should: Be in good academic standing Be able to commit at least 6 hours a week until Spring 2019 (with flexibility allowed week to week) Be able to work both […]

VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION: PSYCHOSOCIAL ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE STUDIES (CAMH) We are currently seeking volunteers who are interested in assisting with psychosocial studies of alcohol and cannabis use being conducted by researchers at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Our current projects focus on predictors and outcomes of alcohol and cannabis use among young adults in the community and include laboratory-based assessments of cognitive processes as well as smartphone-based assessments of alcohol and cannabis use behavior. Responsibilities will include assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, data entry, and literature searches. Volunteers will receive training/supervision and will gain experience […]

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. They will also help conduct a meta-analysis of memory and neurodegenerative diseases. 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 […]

Hi everyone, I am a PhD student in Organizational Behaviour at the Rotman School of Management, and I am currently looking for volunteer research assistants for this term (starting immediately) to help design and run studies on gender and self-presentation in the job search process. I am 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) is an asset but not required. Applicants should be able to commit at least six hours to lab work each week, and will have the opportunity to engage with […]

The Social Psychophysiological Research & Quantitative Methods Lab (SPRQL) is currently seeking applications for volunteer research assistant (RA) positions for the Winter 2019 semester. Hired RAs can expect to gain firsthand experience as part of complex study designs involving psychophysiological measurement techniques and data-coding. This is also a valuable opportunity for students who would like to receive a strong letter of reference in the future. Students who are interested in this position should: – Preferably have a strong academic background (particularly in psychology). – Be able to commit to 6-8 hours/week lab shifts. – Be reliable, conscientious, and detail-oriented. – […]