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Opportunities

I strive to have a diverse lab.  I welcome potential students regardless of race, religion, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. As long as you are respectful to others, you are welcome here.

Dr. Hart will be considering graduate student applications for Fall 2026!

The application cycle for the 2025-2026 school year is complete. Prospective graduate students to begin Fall 2026 can apply to the Hart lab through the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo.  Please also contact Dr. Hart directly with any questions.

Potential Postdoctoral Scholars

Prospective postdocs are always welcome to reach out to Dr. Sara Hart via email at sara.hart@uwaterloo.ca

Current Openings

Additional opportunities to join the Hart Lab are posted below. Make sure to check out the available positions, and apply by email at hartlab@uwaterloo.ca

Avaliable Positions

Graduate Student: Science Communication Specialist

Science Communication Specialist: Infographics and Knowledge Translation

We’re Hiring a Grad Student for Casual/Hourly Work!

The Hart Lab is hiring! We are looking for a graduate level (Master's or PHD) student (from any faculty or department) who has a keen interest in the field of science communication. Members of our team have published numerous works that contain helpful information for parents, but we need someone who can design and produce infographics and other digestible forms of digital media to help us get our findings out to the public. This work requires both a fundamental understanding of Psychology and Data Science, (enough to comprehend and communicate academic language from a research paper) as well as intermediate design skills. 

Position Responsibilities

We need leadership from a graduate student with expertise in knowledge translation and/or science communication to:

  • Read published papers authored by Hart Lab associates and select the information to be translated.
  • Develop infographics and other digestible forms of media to disseminate information.
  • Work swiftly and autonomously.
  • Collaborate with Hart Lab staff, including Undergrad Research Assistant in Social Media.

Job Details

Type: Casual/hourly

Rate: $54.42/hour (University of Waterloo GRA rate)

Hours: 5 hours/week

Start Date: Immediately

Duration: 2026 Spring and Fall terms with potential for extension.

Location: Some in-person work required at the Hart Lab (Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology building), University of Waterloo.

How to Apply

Please email the following to hartlab@uwaterloo.ca:

  1. Your CV
  2. A brief cover letter stating your reasons for applying and your experience in science communication, as well as the contact for one advisor/professor who can speak to your skills.
  3. A sample of your digital design work is not required, but would be a great asset should you choose to include it.