Current Openings
Volunteer Research Assistant
The position will support research investigating the language and brain development of refugee and newcomer children who have been recently resettled in Canada. Duties will include translating standardized language measures into Dari and/or Pashto, working directly with participants, administering behavioural and neuroimaging tools, and communicating with families. Additional duties may involve data management and assisting with literature searches. Measures will be given in Pashto and/or Dari, so proficiency in either language is a requirement.
Collaborative working environment. Will be working in a team setting with several other volunteers and receive support from grad students and the principal investigator.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Pashto and/or Dari
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Interest in child development OR neuroscience OR second language learning
Hours Per Week: 5-10
Schedule Details: Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Location: University of Toronto – St. George Campus; Toronto, Ontario
Training Provided: Training on the administration of psychological, cognitive, and literacy measures. Training on Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) neuroimaging method.
Apply: Please send your resume to bold-lab@utoronto.ca.