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 (see Contact page).
Potential Postdoctoral Scholars:
Prospective postdocs are always welcome to reach out to Sara via email.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Position
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sara Hart
PI Website: Sara Hart | Psychology | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca)
Contact: hartlab@uwaterloo.ca
Our lab project examines the why and how of differences in reading and math skills in childhood. We focus on how genetics, parents’ attitudes, kids’ behavior, learning at home, neighbourhood and school contexts, and family history play into reading and math development. We’re also curious about why some kids seem to learn to read with no issue while others struggle.
Qualifications for the position:
- We are looking for autonomous, creative students who have an interest in science communication within the field of psychology. We need someone to run our socials for the lab to interact with the general community as well as study participants, and to give them access to information about our project administration and our study findings. A background in psychology and an understanding of genetics is needed.
Duties:
- Social media management and content creation/generation
- Digital communication and graphic design
- Helping to set up our new lab in PAS 3269
Time commitment: 5-10 hours/week, one semester minimum (more than one semester preferable).
Benefits:
- A great place to develop further skills within the realm of science communication and social media
- Opportunity to support a Canadian Excellence Research Chair in various projects
- $18.00 per hour
- Autonomous work environment
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please email hartlab@uwaterloo.ca with the following:
- Your CV
- A brief description of why you want this position
- A brief description of why you would be a good fit for our team
- Your favourite book when you were a kid!