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STUDY PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
The Impact of Early Life Experiences on Prenatal and Postpartum Health
If you are pregnant, you may be eligible to participate in a research study assessing the impact of early life experiences on pregnancy and postpartum health at the Developmental Psychobiology Research Centre at Mount Saint Vincent University. You will receive $20-40 for your participation in each session (up to $80 total).
Family Dynamics and Child Emotional Development
If you are a family of two caregivers with a child between 4 and 6 years old, you may be eligible to participate in a research study exploring child emotion regulation and social-emotional development. This study takes place over 2 sessions in the Developmental Psychobiology Research Centre at MSVU. You will receive $50 for each session you complete (up to $100 total).
VOLUNTEERING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer in the DPRC
Why volunteer?
Gain hands-on research experience in multi-method child developmental research
Mentorship by lab director and other members of the research team
Develop research and professional skills
Experience helpful for graduate school applications
Apply to volunteer
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications will be kept on file for 12 months - highly qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available
Time commitment: ~8 hours per week
To apply, email the following to the DPRC email (devpsybio.lab@msvu.ca) with subject line “Lab Volunteer Application”:
1. CV/resume
2. Completed lab application form
3. Unofficial transcript
Current Job Opportunities
Data analyst - no longer accepting applications
We are seeking a highly motivated part-time data analyst to assist with the analysis of data for completed and ongoing research. Studies include two longitudinal cohorts examining the effects of prenatal stress on child development, and a multi-caregiver study on child emotion regulation. Responsibilities will include conducting data analyses, providing written description of statistical analysis, and visualizing data. Remote work is possible. Weekly hours can be flexible. Compensation commensurate with experience and education. Full job description can be found here.
Please send cover letter, CV, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Kiera O’Neil (kiera.oneil2@msvu.ca), lab manager of the DPRC by November 1, 2024.
STUDENTS
Honours Students
Dr. Khoury supervises Undergraduate Honours Thesis students in the Department of Psychology at MSVU and the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University.
Prospective students are encouraged to review relevant information about the MSVU honours program or the Dalhousie honours program. Prospective students should be keen on child development research. Email Dr. Khoury (Jennifer.khoury@msvu.ca) for more information.
Graduate Students
Dr. Khoury is open to co-supervising graduate students (Masters or PhD) in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. Interested prospective students are encouraged to review program requirements.
Dr. Khoury also supervises current graduate students on their comprehensive projects. Prospective students should ensure their research interests align with the ongoing research projects in the DPRC.