Are you 18 years or older and fluent in English? Have a cellphone? You might be eligible to participate in this paid study opportunity!
The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DAS) Lab is conducting the Stress, Cognitive Control, and Repetitive Negative Thinking Study to investigate how stress affects the way people think and process information.
Purpose of the study:
This study aims to see if biases in cognitive control change before and after stress stimuli and whether biological responses to stress are associated with stress-related changes in cognitive control biases.
Fluent in English (able to read, speak, and write)
Have access to a cellular phone
What does my participation involve?
This study involves 3 tasks, with 1 optional task as a follow-up.
Task 1 (~30 minutes) is an online pre-laboratory session questionnaire about your feelings, behaviours, and thinking patterns.
Task 2 (~2.5 hours) is an in-person laboratory session with 2 computer tasks and 2 verbal tasks, which non-invasively measures psychophysiological variables, like heart rate and skin conductance. During Task 2, you will be asked to provide saliva samples at 5 time points to examine salivary cortisol.
Task 3 (~1 hour) is short surveys about your feelings and behaviours, 8 times a day for 5 consecutive days, using ExpiWell’s phone application. To receive full compensation, you must complete at least 5 daily surveys.
Task 4 is the optional follow-up questionnaire 1 year after Task 2.
Type of compensation:
You will receive $25 for the baseline questionnaire and first session, as well as $15 for completing 5/8 of the daily at-home notification surveys. If you complete Task 4, you will be entered into a draw for a $50 Amazon gift card.
How do I get involved?
If you would like more information or wish to participate in this study, please email us at controlstudy@psych.ubc.ca !
The Department of Psychology at UBC Vancouver is calling for applications to teach in:
Summer Session Term 1 (May to June 2026)
Summer Session Term 2 (July to August 2026)
Summer Session Term 1 – 2 (6 credits; May to August 2026)
The Department of Psychology invites applications to teach in the 2026 Summer Sessions. Applicants may apply for more than one session, and must specify which session(s) and term(s) they wish to teach. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. and experience in teaching at the college or university level, but applicants without a Ph.D. who are ABD will also be considered. The current salary for a 3-credit course in the Faculty of Arts is $9,559.12.
Decisions on course offerings will be made once the department has reviewed recent enrolments and assessed student demand. Courses are subject to cancellation if enrollments are less than 50 students, and because of budgetary constraints, the number of positions available is limited.
All positions are subject to funding and are governed by UBC’s “Agreement and Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Lecturers.” In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 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 encourage 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.
The Department of Psychology is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and advancing Indigenous priorities in accordance with a 5-year strategic growth and hiring plan (see psych.ubc.ca/edi). As one part of the initiative, we are committed to ongoing hiring of new faculty members who share a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, including expanding our departmental diversity in the broadest sense. Applicants who wish to learn more about how equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued, fostered, and celebrated in our department are welcome to contact Amori Mikami, Professor and Associate Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion.
Mary Baldwin University‘s Occupational Therapy (OT) program in Fishersville Virginia wants to connect with students who might be exploring healthcare careers or interested in occupational therapy!
Virtual Information Sessions
September 9th (7 pm)
November 6th (7 pm)
For virtual event links or recordings of past sessions, visit: marybaldwin.edu/visit
Check out the videos and information on the Why Choose OT website!
The UBC Early Development Research Group (ERDG) has a NEW in-person EEG study—and is looking for curious babies (and their grown-ups!) to explore how rhythm might help infants learn!
About the study
Researchers in UBC’s Infant Studies Centre are interested in how babies begin to learn to match words with objects. Specifically, they are interested in how rhythm can help infants learn by engaging their brain activity and visual behaviour. To test this, they use a methodology called EEG to detect infants’ brain activity while they listen to some repeated phrases paired with objects. EEG is completely safe for both babies and adults, and has no harmful effects. It simply records the electrical activity that is always present from the surface of the head. To measure visual behaviour, the eye-tracker will simply detect your infants eye movements using a camera at the bottom of the screen, and a small sticker that will be placed on the front of the EEG cap.
What’s involved
While your baby sits on your lap, the researchers will first put an EEG cap dampened with saline solution on baby’s head. Once the cap is secure, they will play some repeated speech sounds while your baby watches videos of objects. This part of the study with the EEG and eye-tracking will take no more than 15 minutes. Following this , you’ll be asked some questions about your baby’s language and music environment, vocabulary, as well as about some of the sounds they can make. The entire visit will take approximately 60 minutes.
To thank you for your participation, your child will receive an honorary UBC degree certificate and a small gift—and you’ll get cute photos of your baby!
The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus encourages applications for a tenure-track appointment in Psychology at the level of Assistant Professor of Teaching (in UBC’s Educational Leadership stream; see ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/all-our-programs/teaching-and-educational-leadership), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We are looking for applicants with strong records of: (1) scholarly teaching, and (2) educational leadership—especially in the areas of curriculum or program development/renewal, to complement our learning enhancement team. Experience conducting mixed methods research would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of impactful educational leadership and excellence in teaching.
The Department of Psychology is a leader in research and education — rankings place us amongst the strongest departments in the world.
Prior to the start date of the position, the successful applicant will have been awarded a PhD in Psychology or a related field. The successful candidate would be expected to teach a range of existing courses within the Department of Psychology.
As this is a tenure-track position, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Assistant Professor of Teaching rank and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit: hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/faculty-resources/faculty-collective-agreement-and-policies.
Applicants should upload the following required documents by the deadline in this order:
cover letter
curriculum vitae
a teaching dossier that includes: (1) statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a research-informed approach to teaching psychology and examples of the candidate’s philosophy in practice (maximum 2 pages); (2) record of courses taught including class sizes (if not already included in the CV); (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student course evaluations and peer-review of teaching reports, if available; and (4) examples of pedagogical materials such as syllabi and assessments.
an educational leadership dossier that includes: (1) statement of past and potential contributions to educational leadership (maximum 2 pages; see link above for UBC’s definition of educational leadership); (2) examples of any published or unpublished scholarship of teaching and learning or other educational leadership contributions; and (3) and examples of prior curriculum or program development/renewal work.
a statement (maximum 2 pages) that details (a) how your personal experiences, perspectives, or skill-sets relate to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), broadly understood; (b) how your present or past educational leadership, 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 equity, diversity, and inclusion. [Please note that this statement will be read as a standalone document and should include all relevant information even if aspects are also discussed in other submitted materials.]
a document that provides the names, titles, and contact information for 3 referees. [Please note that we do not require letters of reference for your initial application. However, your listed references should be willing to provide a letter of reference at a later date should your candidacy progress.]
The deadline for applications is October 1, 2025.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range is $8,333/month – $9,167/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 encourage 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 advancing Indigenous priorities in accordance with a 5-year strategic growth and hiring plan (see psych.ubc.ca/edi). As one part of the initiative, we are committed to ongoing hiring of new faculty members who share a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, including expanding our departmental diversity in the broadest sense. Applicants who wish to learn more about how equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued, fostered, and celebrated in our department are welcome to contact Amori Mikami, Professor and Associate Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion.
Are you currently in perimenopause? Share your experiences in the Perimenopause, Health, And SExual Function Study (PHASE) study.
The Sexuality and Well-being lab (SWell Lab) is looking for women and people with ovaries to participate in a ~30 to 45 min online survey in understanding people’s experiences of perimenopause and sexuality.
What is PHASE?
While millions of Canadian women and people with ovaries are currently in their perimenopause/menopause transition, research on this important women’s health issue is severely lacking. The goal of the PHASE study is to better understand the sexual and relational experiences of people experiencing perimenopause/menopause.
What is involved? You will complete an online survey that will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. You will be asked to answer some questions about your background, perimenopause/menopause symptoms, sexuality, and relationships.
You may be eligible if you:
are between the ages of 42 and 51
have a uterus and at least one ovary*
have had a menstrual period in the last 12 months and have experienced some irregularities in your menstrual cycle during the last 12 months
have experienced some symptoms of perimenopause (e.g., hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, bladder problems, joint and muscular discomfort) in the last 12 months
are NOT taking hormonal birth control or oral contraceptives
are NOT pregnant or nursing
are fluent in English
are living in Canada or the US
*Inclusivity matters: PHASE is open to people of all genders, bodies, and sexual orientations.
*Individuals who are taking hormone replacement therapy or taking hormones for gender-affirming care are eligible to participate.
Type of compensation Upon completion of the survey, you will be eligible to receive a $20 CAD (or USD equivalent) Amazon gift card as compensation for your time.
Contact If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact us at perimenopauseproject@psych.ubc.ca or click here to complete the eligibility survey.
About the SWell Lab The Sexuality and Well-being lab (SWell Lab) is a research laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. They are a group of psychological scientists who conduct multi-method research to identify risk and protective factors contributing to individuals’ and couples’ sexual health and well-being.
Study title: Cannabis and Polysubstance Use: Response Inhibition and Stress Exposure
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz, MD, PhD
What is this study about?
The goal of the study is to assess the effects of cannabis oil in individuals who use recreational cannabis.
Who can participate?
You may be able to participate if you:
Are 19-35 years old
Have no major physical or mental health diagnoses
Have used cannabis
What does participation involve?
The study involves taking cannabis oil during three sessions and completing MRI scans, computer tasks, questionnaires, and biological samples. If you participate, you will attend 5 in-person sessions and complete a daily survey at home for approximately 24 hours. You will receive a paid honorarium and an image of your brain for your participation.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christian Schütz (PI, UBC Psychiatry); Dr. Kalina Christoff Hadjiilieva (UBC Psychology), Stefanie Todesco, PhD Student
Study Description: Cigarettes can be very difficult to quit, with relapse occurring often. Craving, or desire for cigarettes can be strong in people who smoke and make it more difficult to quit. So far, there is little research on craving that studies smokers’ subjective (or, first-person) experience of craving. It is important to understand how smokers experience craving (for example, how strong their craving is) so we can better understand the nature of craving.Who can participate?
Purpose of study: The main purpose of this study is to assess a new method to study cigarette smokers’ experience of craving. To do this, you will be asked questions about your craving regularly while watching film clips.
Eligibility: The study team will determine your eligibility based on your responses to the following survey and through potential follow-up assessments completed via phone or in-person, if required.
You may be able to participate in this study if you:
Are between 21 and 40 years old at the start of the study
Smoke ≥10 cigarettes/day for at least 2 years
Can verify smoking status with a breathalyzer
Willing to abstain from smoking for ≥12 hours prior to 2nd visit
Are not currently undergoing or seeking treatment for smoking
Are able to provide informed consent
Are able to complete assessments in English
You may not be able to participate in this study if you:
Have any diagnosed mental health disorder (current or in the past year) or potential mental health disorder, as determined by the research team
Have other moderate-to-severe substance use disorders (other than nicotine), as determined by the research team
Are using medications that may significantly impact performance on research tasks, as determined by the research team
Have Autism Spectrum Disorder or other cognitive impairment that would affect performance on research tasks, as determined by the research team
Have a non-correctable clinically significant sensory impairment (e.g., cannot hear well enough to complete an interview)
Help UBC researchers better understand how partners aged 60 years and above feel and think about their everyday activities and wellbeing.
The Solitude Study (Principal Investigator: Dr. Christiane Hoppmann, Health and Adult Development Lab) seeks to gain knowledge about activities people engage in by themselves and with other people in everyday life.
