Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Clinical Psychology

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Clinical Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) encourages applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in clinical psychology, with anticipated position start date of July 1, 2027.

We are seeking applicants with strong research records appropriate to a research-oriented CPA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. We are looking for an outstanding candidate in any area of clinical psychology, but would be especially excited to welcome a new colleague whose research addresses mental health in underserved or marginalized populations to complement ongoing work in our clinical program and department (psych.ubc.ca/people).

The successful candidate will join our team in the clinical program in producing scholarly research that leads to publication, conducting effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, providing clinical and research supervision, and contributing to departmental service.

Prior to the position start date, the successful applicant will have been awarded a PhD from an accredited clinical psychology program and will be ready to conduct a program of research within clinical psychology. The successful applicant will also be licensed or license-eligible in British Columbia.

How to apply:

Applications are to be submitted online through the Department of Psychology’s Internal Resources website at psyc.air.arts.ubc.ca/assistant-professor-tenure-track-in-clinical-psychology. Applicants should upload the required documents by the deadline in this order:

  • Cover letter (including the names and contact information for three referees)
  • CV
  • Research statement (approx. 3 pages)
  • A statement (approx. 1-2 pages) that details (a) how your personal experiences, perspectives, or skill-sets relate to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and/or Indigeneity (EDI.I), broadly understood; (b) how your present or past research, teaching, and/or service support the success and inclusion of students, research participants, and/or other stakeholders from diverse and/or historically underrepresented backgrounds; and (c) how you foresee contributing to our departmental commitment to EDI.I.
  • Teaching statement (approx. 1-2 pages)
  • Each statement should include all relevant information even if aspects are also discussed in other submitted materials
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations, sample syllabi)
  • Three publications

In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees, by October 1, 2026, via email to ubcpsycjobs@psych.ubc.ca, with “Clinical reference” in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is October 1, 2026.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $10,000/month – $11,167/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to advancing the research and teaching excellence in our department.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We are seeking applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department of Psychology is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDI.I), in accordance with a 5-year strategic growth and hiring plan (see psych.ubc.ca/edi). As one part of the initiative, we are engaging in ongoing hiring of new faculty members who share a commitment to our departmental values of EDI.I, including expanding our departmental diversity in the broadest sense. Applicants who wish to learn more about how EDI.I is integrated into, fostered, and celebrated in our Psychology community are invited to contact Amori Mikami, Professor and Associate Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion.

For information about institutional plans and priorities, visit: antiracism.ubc.ca  and indigenous.ubc.ca/indigenous-engagement/indigenous-strategic-plan.

 

Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference Planning Committee Volunteers

The Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) Planning Committee is responsible for the ideation, development, implementation, and exhibition of  MURC. This student-led conference is supported by staff advisors from the Centre for Community Engaged Learning, but the emphasis is on student leadership for conference design and planning. Students interested in developing their leadership, project management, event planning, and communication skills may be interested in one of the director or chair positions available through the MURC Planning Committee.

Apply by: July 26, 2026

PEARL LAB: Family Perceptions of ADHD Study

The Promoting Equitable, Affirming Relationships Lab (PEARL) and Mah Lab are recruiting participants for their ADHD Study: Family Perceptions of ADHD.

About the study

The researchers want to understand how Asian Canadian and White Canadian parents make decisions about what treatment to pursue for their children/teenagers with ADHD.

In this study, the parent completes an online questionnaire, and there’s an optional child/teenager interview (3 times over 1 year). No in-person visits are required.

Eligibility

Asian Canadian or White Canadian parent of a child or teenager (6–18 years old) with suspected or recently diagnosed ADHD.

Compensation

In appreciation of your time and valuable insights, eligible families may receive up to $150 CAD for participating. To receive compensation, participants must be able to accept payment in Canadian dollars through a Canadian bank account.

If you’re interested, please complete a brief eligibility screening:

Contact

Email: pearl@psych.ubc.ca
Phone: 604-822-8756

PIs

Principal Investigators:
Dr. Amori Yee Mikami
Professor, Department of Psychology

Dr. Janet Mah
Clinical Child Psychologist, BC Children’s Hospital
Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Psychiatry

Baby Learning Lab: Volunteer Research Assistants

The Baby Learning Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. Lauren Emberson) is recruiting volunteer Research Assistants.

Position Overview

The Baby Learning Lab is seeking undergraduate student Research Assistants (RA) to volunteer approximately nine hours per week, with primary shifts Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am — 5:00pm, and occasional weekend hours depending on project needs. Responsibilities include engaging with children, scheduling family visits, attending community recruitment events, and performing daily lab tasks and behavioural coding tasks.

The lab fosters a supportive and welcoming atmosphere, and there’s lots of room for growth, including opportunities for Work Learn positions, Directed Studies, Honours projects, and Senior RA roles.

After two semesters, students may qualify for advanced roles, such as Directed Studies, Honours, or Paid Research Assistant positions (e.g., Work Learn, AURA, NSERC USRA). No prior research experience is required—this role is ideal for students passionate about developmental psychology and working with young children.

Tasks

Baby Learning Lab RAs perform a variety of tasks and are trained to:

  • Contact families to invite them to participate in our in-person studies
  • Conduct behavioural coding
  • Prepare materials for upcoming studies
  • Help support family visits and fNIRS/eye-tracking data collection
  • Code videos of infant behaviour

With experience, RAs are typically assigned to specific, ongoing projects that involve even more hands-on research experience. These specialized tasks may include performing behavioural coding, literature reviews and helping with data processing and analysis.

Position Requirements

The Baby Learning Lab is looking for motivated undergraduate students who meet these requirements:

  • Minimum Commitment: 9 hours/week
  • Minimum Semester Commitment: 2 semesters
  • Will References Be Requested: No
  • Will Transcript Be Requested: No
  • Will Interview Be Requested: Yes

Additional Information Required: A description of prior informal or formal experience that might be relevant to the position (working or interacting with infants, children, or parents), if any, and (2) a statement regarding how the student would support and contribute to equity, diversity and inclusion in the lab.

To Apply

Submit an application through the lab’s website and one of the lab coordinators will reach out to you soon. You can find the application form here: https://babylearninglab.psych.ubc.ca/join-the-lab/undergraduate-students/

Apply by August 6, 2026

About the Baby Learning Lab

The Baby Learning Lab, directed by Dr. Lauren Emberson, studies the capacity of the infant brain to learn, and how these capacities develop across the first months and years of life. To understand the learning mechanisms of the infant brain, we utilize both behavioural (i.e., quantifying actions or eye-movements) and neuroimaging (i.e., functional near-infrared spectroscopy or ‘fNIRS’) methodologies in our research.

UBC Perception & Cognition Lab: Perceiving Objects and Events Study

Grey Illusion Designs

Help the UBC Perception & Cognition Lab understand how we perceive objects and events in the world.

Purpose

The Perceiving Objects and Events Study investigates how people see, perceive, and think about objects and events in the world. While participation may not provide any direct benefit to you, the findings may contribute to scientific knowledge about human perception, cognition, and the workings of the mind.

About

In this study, you will be asked to examine simple shapes or images, or to listen to simple musical sequences. Afterwards, you will be asked to answer questions about what you saw or heard by pressing some keys or using a computer mouse. The study will take 60 minutes.

Eligibility requirements

  • Ages 18-35
  • Be proficient in English
  • Have corrected-to-normal vision and normal colour vision
  • Be able to do computer-based tasks

Compensation

Participants will be compensated up to $15 CAD (Amazon Gift Card).

Sign-up to participate

To participate or find out more, please contact the study team at ubcperception@gmail.com and schedule a session through Calendly.

Location

This study takes place in Room 3203, Douglas Kenny Building, 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, BC. MAP

Research team
Dr. Joan D. Ongchoco
Zenith Zyn

About the Lab

The UBC Perception & Cognition Lab (PI: Dr. Joan Ongchoco) studies the ways that perception — what we see — can interact with broader mental life.

McCall MacBain Scholarships

Are you interested in pursuing a master’s or professional degree next year? Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill!

The McCall MacBain Scholarships offer full funding for eligible studies at McGill University. The scholarship program brings together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University.

Learn more about the scholarship program, eligibility, deadlines, and upcoming information sessions.

IMM Lab: Visuomotor Learning in Children and Adults

The Interactive Mind and Movement Lab (IMM Lab) is studying how different parts of the brain work when children learn new skills for hand-eye coordination.

The research team is looking for children to participate in a neuroimaging study (MEG/MRI) to evaluate children’s learning of new motor movements through a behavioural task.

About the study:

In this study, participants will first complete a quick visual assessment and then play a video game in the MEG scanner. The video game involves using a mouse cursor to interact with animated images on the computer monitor. This will be followed by a short MRI scan, where the participant will be asked to lie in the MRI scanner for 15 minutes.

Participants will receive an honorarium. The study requires one visit at Surrey Memorial Hospital and will take around 2-2.5 hours.

Eligibility:
Children aged 6-11, who have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and no metal in their body.

Location of study:
Surrey Memorial Hospital

Eligibility:
Children aged 6-11 with healthy vision and no metal in their body.

Contact:
For questions or to schedule an appointment, email immlab.neuroimging@ubc.ca or call 604-875-2345 ext. 7853.

Research Team:
Dr. Hee Yeon Im (PI), Dr. Deborah Giaschi (Co- PI), and Alex Cook (Graduate Researcher)

PEARL LAB: ADHD Video Game Study

The PEARL Lab is recruiting teens for their ADHD Video Game Study.

About the study

This study evaluates a video game designed to help people better understand what it is like to have ADHD and to reduce stigma and misconceptions.

Participation involves a teenager with ADHD, one of their parents, and a friend selected by the teen (with parent approval). All participants will play the video game and complete questionnaires about their views on ADHD and their experience with the game. The study takes place entirely online and is divided into three parts, totalling approximately 2.5 hours.

This study is led by Dr. Amori Mikami, Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, and conducted by the Promoting Equitable, Affirming Relationships Lab (PEARL Lab) research team.

Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether an interactive video game can improve understanding of ADHD and reduce stigma among teens and their peers.

Eligibility

To participate you must:

  • Be a teenager in grades 8–12 with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD
  • Have a parent or guardian who:
    • Lives with you at least 50% of the time, and
    • Is willing to participate in the study
  • You may also invite a close friend to participate (optional). If included, the friend must:
    • Be within 2 years of your age, and
    • Be willing to participate (with parent approval)
  • Be Canadian

If you’re interested, please complete a brief eligibility screening:

Compensation

Each participant will receive up to $75 as compensation for their time.

Contact

Principal Investigator: Amori Yee Mikami, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology
Email

Psychology EDI Resources and Supports | March 2026 Feedback Session

Camp Goodtimes – Canadian Cancer Society

Camp Goodtimes, operated by the Canadian Cancer Society, is seeking volunteers for its summer camp programs. The camp provides children and youth living with cancer, as well as their siblings and bereaved siblings, the opportunity to enjoy a safe, medically supervised summer camp experience.

Camp sessions run throughout July and August and are supported primarily by volunteers. Many volunteers are students interested in gaining experience working with children and youth, vulnerable communities, or specialized healthcare environments.

This is a meaningful opportunity for students interested in fields such as psychology, healthcare, education, and social work to gain hands-on experience while supporting young people affected by cancer.

Deadline to apply: March 31

Fill out the application through the link here

Further information about volunteer roles and the application process can be found at the link below.