EXPERIMENT PARTICIPATION: Neuroscience Study

PSAExperiment Participation, Other Opportunities

Would you like to be a test subject in a neuroscience study? Have your brain activity measured and your attention and memory tested? (Compensation $15/hr)  I would like to invite anybody aged 18-35 (must be right-handed and not have difficulties with hearing) to participate in a research study examining the mechanisms of long term memory for complex sound and attention in the brain (we will be measuring neural activity using an “electroencephalogram” or EEG). The study is approximately 4 hours long. You will be compensated with $15 per hour plus travel expenses (TTC). You can have the option of coming in for one […]

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LIVE Q&A with Dr. Peterson

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Have any burning questions on psychology, religion, meaning, and philosophy? Well, lucky for you Dr. Peterson will be hosting a Live Q&A on Youtube and responding to your questions. The Live Stream will happen on Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at 8:30pm on youtube and can be accessed through the link below. Be prepared with your questions!  

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Assistants

PSAJob Opportunity

Kids, Families and Places Principal Investigator: Prof. Jenny Jenkins Applied Psychology and Human Development Department, University of Toronto (Contract: end of July – end of September) Kids, Families and Places is a study examining the cooperation in family relationships and children’s mental health. During home visits parent-child and sibling interactions are video recorded. We are looking for 4 students helping us with the coding of observational data. This will involve watching and coding 5 minute episodes of parents and siblings interactions. You will join an active research lab with undergraduates, Masters and PhD students working in clinical and developmental psychology. […]

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Organizational Development Student / Intern

PSAJob Opportunity, Other Opportunities, Volunteer

  Position: Organizational Development Student / Intern  Description:   OTN is a world leader in telemedicine, helping Ontarians get more out of the health care system by bridging the distance of time and geography to bring more patients the care they need, where and when they need it.   Using innovative technology, OTN streamlines the health care process, while also expanding the way knowledge is shared and how the medical community interacts with each other and with patients.  An independent, not-for-profit organization, OTN is funded by the Government of Ontario. OTN is committed to increasing access to health care for Ontarians and […]

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RECRUITING: Volunteer Research Assistants

PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

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

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JOB POSTING: Assistant Coordinating Clinic Manager

PSAJob Opportunity, Other Opportunities

Assistant Coordinating Clinic Manager S.T.A.R.T. Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders – Toronto, ON Full-time The S.T.A.R.T. Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders is a growing multidisciplinary clinic with practitioners providing a wide range of community based health care services including: diagnostic assessment, medication based treatment, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural treatment and mindfulness based treatment. We are seeking a full-time Assistant Coordinating Manager to join our team who will provide support to the Clinic Manager, staff and patients. The Assistant Coordinating Manager will collaborate with the Clinic Manager to manage the delivery of clinical services and outpatient care, facilitate the flow […]

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Advocacy Mentoring Initiative

PSAOther Opportunities, Volunteer

Dr. Mitesh Patel is seeking two highly motivated students to volunteer with a systematic review related to child and adolescent development and psychiatry. Dr. Mitesh Patel is a Forensic Youth Psychiatrist at CAMH and the University of Toronto and is the lead of the Advocacy Mentoring Initiative. Our team is seeking volunteers to assist with a systematic review regarding advocacy training and mentoring in medical education. Please contact Aaron Prosser (aaron.prosser@camh.ca) for further information if you are interested in volunteering with us. An article describing aspects of the mentoring initiative have been published in the Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2016/02/01/doctors-notes-how-a-mentor-can-make-a-difference-in-a-young-life.html There is an opportunity […]

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RECRUITING RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS

PSAExperiment Participation, Other Opportunities, Volunteer

Would you like to be a test subject in a brain science study? Have your brain activity measured and get a chance to improve your perception of rapid speech? (Compensation $15/hr) We would like to invite anybody aged 18-35 (must be right-handed, speak English as a first language and not have difficulties with hearing) to participate in a research study examining the mechanisms of speech perception and learning. We will be measuring neural activity using an electroencephalogram (or EEG). The study is conducted over the course of 2-3 sessions with the first and last sessions 7-10 days apart. The first […]

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