Perfectionism & Psychopathology Lab

UBC’s Perfectionism & Psychopathology Lab currently has an opening for a volunteer Research Assistant (RA) able to work in their lab during the summer. At our lab, we investigate trait perfectionism, its correlates, and associated psychopathology in adolescents and adults. The main tasks to be done by an RA involve conducting literature review, coding, data entry, as well as performing other administrative tasks in the laboratory. Training on all skills necessary for the position will be provided.

This position requires a commitment of at least 8 hours per week regularly in the summer until end of August, and into Fall 2020 if possible. Research will be conducted in lab, so we require someone who is available to come to campus as soon as social distancing restrictions are lifted. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in perfectionism, related or relevant psychological research experience, an average grade of 75% or above, and are able to commit for at least 1 year.

If you are interested, please fill in the application form, or email us directly at hewittlab@psych.ubc.ca with the following:

your resume/CV
your unofficial transcript with current and past courses
your regular weekly availability (June to August)

The deadline to apply is May 29th, 2020.

COVID-19 and Wellbeing Study

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Studying risk and resilience in times of stress

A team of researchers in UBC’s Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab are conducting research on how people are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic—with the hopes that this information will help people over the coming months.

Dr. Joelle LeMoult, director of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab, answers some questions on human resiliency under stress and how the COVID-19 pandemic could affect each of us differently.

The online study involves completing surveys and two weeks of daily diaries (brief questions at the end of the day). Learn more about the study by visiting the website: covidstudy.ca

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COVID-19 and Wellbeing Study

Principal Investigator:
Dr. Joelle LeMoult

Co-Investigators:
Ellen Jopling
Dr. Katerina Rnic
Ashley Battaglini

Tracking Health and Relationships In Varying Everyday contexts (THRIVE) Study

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

NOTE: this study is no longer recruiting participants

How can we engage in meaningful activities and remain socially connectedin times of social distancing? Share your experiences to help us better understand how people can thrive in uncertain times.

The THRIVE Study seeks to better understand how Canadians can maintain their wellbeing and social connectedness in times of social distancing. We recognize that these are extraordinary circumstances that require all of us to flexibly adapt. We are particularly interested in what distinguishes good days from less good days, to figure out what helps people thrive in uncertain times.

Participation includes a 45 to 90-minute online questionnaire asking questions about individual backgrounds, personality, social relationships, attitudes, and wellbeing. Then, for ten days, participants are asked to complete two brief surveys per day: one in the morning and one in the evening. These brief surveys capture participants’ unique contexts, their thoughts and outlook on the day, challenges that need to be addressed, social interactions and experienced wellbeing.

For more information email thrive@psych.ubc.ca, phone 604-822-3549, or visit blogs.ubc.ca/thrivestudy

Primary Investigator

Dr. Christiane Hoppmann
Professor of Psychology and Canada Research Chair in Health and Adult Development
Director, Health and Adult Development Lab

The Health and Adult Development Lab
The Health and Adult Development Lab is a health psychology laboratory located at the University of British Columbia. We conduct research that examines how social relationships and motivational processes shape well-being and health across the adult lifespan. We also look at how long-term changes in health influence and are influenced by close others such as spouses.

Centre for Collaborative Research on Hoarding

The Centre for Collaborative Research on Hoarding at the University of British Columbia is a psychology research lab interested in the phenomenon of hoarding disorder. The Centre is seeking an undergraduate Arts student to join our research team as a project assistant. The undergraduate student will work closely with faculty members and graduate students to contribute to studies examining cognitive functioning and community-based interventions in relation to hoarding disorder.

Research in the area of hoarding disorder is relatively new and not clearly understood. The current projects seek to examine the relationship between cognitive functioning and different aspects associated with hoarding disorder, such as saving behaviours, severe clutter in the home, and emotion and empathy for objects.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
• Recruit potential participants using posters and online websites.
• Complete a multi-week training provided by the lab on conducting telephone screening for research participants, including learning to conduct the MINI-H (an assessment of hoarding disorder).
• Contact and determine eligibility of potential participants by administering the MINI-H over the phone.
• Schedule and follow-up with participants about their study appointments.
• Set up experimental equipment and administer study measures according to lab protocols.
• Enter and double check data using Microsoft Excel according to established protocols.
• Assist with validating and cleaning of data.
• Position may include assisting with data analysis.

These duties and responsibilities will be performed under the direct supervision of the principal investigator and senior lab staff. The student will attend weekly lab meetings to ensure effective communication. In addition, the student will engage in regular meetings with graduate students to receive feedback and ensure optimal performance is being achieved. The student will be encouraged to ask questions and suggest ways in which their learning experience could be improved. These tasks will require a strong commitment in time and effort. The tasks also require that the student acknowledge the sensitive and confidential nature of the lab’s work. As such, the student must adhere to strict ethical standards and confidentiality, as well as maintain rapport with potential participants and individuals in contact with the lab.

This role will provide opportunities for the student to work closely with researchers, interact with people from different backgrounds, build connections, and develop professional, social, and communication skills. The job will also help the student to cultivate a sense of responsibility, self-knowledge, and self-confidence, and to strengthen his/her sense of connection with the community and University.

How To Apply:
1. Visit UBC Careers Online at https://ubc-csm.symplicity.com/index.php/pid090564?
2. Search for our “WL S20 Research Assistant” posting using “ID: 875441”.
3. Apply with your cover letter, unofficial transcript, and resume on Careers Online.

Research Associate (non-tenure track)

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia invites applications for the position of a Research Associate at the UBC Vancouver Campus.

Required qualifications are a PhD in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Neuroscience, or Biology) and a strong record of research productivity in the area of behavioural neuroscience. The successful candidate will take a lead role in a study of steroids and reward-related brain circuits and will be expected to contribute to developing an innovative program of neurobehavioral research using novel technology. Expertise in mass spectrometry, rodent operant conditioning, and brain microdissection is, therefore, desirable. Postdoctoral experience is also highly desirable, as is expertise in immunohistochemistry and miscroscopy. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated excellence in supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and will be expected to participate fully in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate trainees. They will also be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and interact effectively with collaborators from other departments.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications should be directed to Dr. Kiran Soma (ksoma@psych.ubc.ca). List of documents to be submitted: CV; contact information of 3 references.

Closing date for all applications is: April 15, 2020

For further information about the UBC Department of Psychology, please visit: https://psych.ubc.ca/

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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Centre for Cognitive Development

Are you looking for a chance to get involved in research? Do you enjoy working with children or have an interest in Developmental Psychology? The Centre for Cognitive Development is looking for volunteer Research Assistants over the summer to help out in-lab (with children or adults) and at daycares.

Their studies focus on the topics of cognitive abilities and how our social capacities or language enriches our ability to reason about the world. As a research assistant, you will gain experience running studies, recruiting participants, attending weekly lab meetings, and doing background readings.

There are three different types of positions currently open and applications are accepted on a rolling basis:

Daycare RAs (working with kids 3-8yo)

Commitment of 10h/week
Position length: May through June, with an option to continue into July
Applicants must have two weekday mornings available until 1pm
In-lab Kid RAs (working with kids 2-12yo)

Commitment of 10h/week
Position length: May through July
Flexible date to begin in May with flexible end date in August (ex. if you start later in May, you can end later in August)
In-lab Adult RAs

Commitment of 10h/week
Position length: May through July
Flexible date to begin in May with flexible end date in August (ex. if you start later in May, you can end later in August)

Interested students should email ccd.joinus@ubc.ca with the position they are interested in for more information on how to apply.

UBC Centre for Infant Cognition

The Centre for Infant Cognition (CIC) at UBC is looking for a volunteer for their research lab focused on social and moral development of infants, toddlers, and young children. This volunteer position would require a commitment of approximately 10 hours/week for 8 months.

Position description and responsibilities:

Maintaining ongoing positive relationships with participating families including contacting families and scheduling appointments using a research database
Setting up experimental equipment according to prescribed protocols (e.g. Eye Tracking devices and recording materials)
Helping with the consenting process with participating families
Administering studies and assessments according to prescribed protocols at both labs
Entering data into research database according to established protocols
Assisting with validating and cleaning of data
And other opportunities matched to your strengths!

Interested students should send their resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts (screenshot of SSC will suffice). and availability Monday – Saturday (9AM-5PM) to hamlinlab@psych.ubc.ca.

The deadline to apply is April 10th, 2020.

The Culture and Self Lab

The Culture and Self Lab is looking for curious and dedicated volunteer research assistants. If you are interested in cultural psychology, meaning maintenance, and genetic essentialism, we would love to meet you. Research assistants will have the responsibility of running experiments and managing data.

More details:

A time commitment of 5-7 hours per week is expected.
A minimum GPA of 75% is strongly recommended.

To apply, please visit our lab website at: https://heinelab.psych.ubc.ca/participate/. If you have any questions, you may contact our lab manager, Vanessa Kong at mecclabs@psych.ubc.ca.

International Research Internship Opportunities for Psychology students

Go Global is offering three research opportunities for Psychology students at RTW Aachen University in Germany. The application deadline is December 5.

Start with an advising appointment to learn about these specific research projects and how to apply.

Rt-fMRI neurofeedback-guided cognitive reappraisal training for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, & schizophrenia
A 10-week research project from mid-May to early-August in Germany
Details and how to apply by December 5
The impulsive brain in externalizing spectrum disorders
A 10-week research project from mid-May to early-August in Germany
Details and how to apply by December 5
Multimodal neural correlates of irritability and aggression in Huntington’s disease
A 10-week research project from mid-May to early-August in Germany
Details and how to apply by December 5

Through Research Abroad, you can:

Learn skills and new techniques
Set yourself apart when competing for future research and academic posts
Network and gain international experience

If you’re interested in an international research experience, an initial conversation with the Research Abroad Advisor at Go Global can help you decide the program and university that best fits your interest, budget and timing.

There’s also the Go Global Self-Directed Research Abroad Award that funds international research placements.

Visit the Go Global for Arts to see other international opportunities available to you.

Perfectionism & Psychopathology Lab

This survey is now closed

Studying risk and resilience in times of stress

LEARN MORE:

How can we engage in meaningful activities and remain socially connectedin times of social distancing? Share your experiences to help us better understand how people can thrive in uncertain times.

Primary Investigator

Daycare RAs (working with kids 3-8yo)

In-lab Kid RAs (working with kids 2-12yo)

In-lab Adult RAs