Research Assistant Position:
Posted: August 31, 2023
Application Deadline: September 15, 2023.
The Child and Family WISE lab is currently hiring a part-time research assistant (10-14 hrs/week, predominantly in-person at TMU). The research assistant will assist with data collection, analysis, and academic and community knowledge mobilization activities for two studies focused on identifying patterns of inequity and discrimination that may influence care received in pediatric health care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. We are also exploring the potential impact of these experiences on longer-term outcomes, including the experience of families as children develop and transition from child to adult social and health services.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in applied social justice research and its application in the community/health care field. They will have completed at least 3 years of an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field or have relevant experience. They should be a quick learner who with training can work with some independence. Strengths in organizational skills, critical thinking and problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are also important for this position.
Please email Child and Family WISE Lab Director, Dr. Karen Milligan (Karen.milligan@torontomu.ca), with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your university transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and your curriculum vitae.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Given the number of emails received for positions, I will only be contacting short-listed applicants who are invited for an interview. If We will post an announcement once short-listed applicants have been invited to provide information on the process for all applicants.
Graduate Studies – Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science Applicants
Dr. Milligan will be reviewing applications for 2024-2025 academic year entry into the MA psychological science or clinical psychology program.
*Please note that Dr. Milligan appreciates and welcomes email inquiries about graduate school. However, due to the high volume of emails received, she may not be able to reply to your inquiry. She will, however, review all applications carefully and will be in touch with shortlisted applicants (typically in early January).
For more information about the graduate studies program at Toronto Metropolitan University, please visit here.
Undergraduate Students
Volunteer Research Assistant Positions
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Undergraduate Thesis
Please email your CV and unofficial transcript to Dr. Milligan. Interviews for thesis supervision are typically conducted in March for the following academic year. Please contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinators for more information about the undergraduate thesis program and important dates.