Employment Opportunities

There are currently no postings for tenure-track positions.

University of Waterloo Department of Psychology –Assistant Director, CMHRT (part time 21 hours/week)

The Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (CMHRT) is seeking an exceptional registered clinical psychologist for a newly created Assistant Director position in our CPA accredited clinical psychology doctoral training program at the University of Waterloo. Launched in 1972 as the “Psychology Clinic”, the CMHRT is among the oldest and most established psychology training clinics in Ontario and is a vital component of the clinical training program at the University of Waterloo.  The CMHRT offers accessible, effective psychological services for adults, adolescents, children and families in the Region of Waterloo while also facilitating cutting-edge research on the development, persistence and treatment of mental health problems and providing comprehensive clinical training in our state-of-the-art facility.  Clinical psychology graduate students receive the majority of their clinical training through the CMHRT. 

As a part-time Assistant Director in the CMHRT, you will be a vital member of the Clinical Area of our Psychology department. You will assist the CMHRT Director in the administration of the CMHRT by taking a lead role in overseeing Intake and the teaching of diagnostic interview skills to clinical psychology graduate students.  You will provide clinical supervision and training of clinical graduate students and residents in conducting comprehensive diagnostic and cognitive assessments, case formulation, and evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents and/or adults. While having competency for assessment/treatment across the developmental span is preferred, applicants with declared competencies for clinical work with any of the specific populations will be considered and are encouraged to apply. 

CMHRT is a vibrant learning environment, and you will have the opportunity to attend weekly Clinical Area activities of research presentations, client conferences, and clinical workshops. Reporting to the CMHRT Director, you will be a valued partner in helping our Centre and training program to thrive and develop. 

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Marjory Phillips, Director, CMHRT at marjory.phillips@uwaterloo.ca.  Please also refer to the CMHRT Assistant Director job ad for more information and for submission of an application.

Hart Lab, Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo  |  Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Position Description

A Postdoctoral Fellow position in social science genomics is available with Sara Hart, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Developmental Science and Professor of Psychology, in the Hart Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. This position is funded through a federally supported research program investigating how reading ability is transmitted across generations through genetic and cultural pathways.

The project uses whole genome sequencing data collected from child twin pairs and their parents in the National Project on Achievement in Twins (NatPAT; see Hart et al., 2026 in Twin Research and Human Genetics for project information) alongside longitudinal reading assessments and home literacy survey data. The core analytical work involves computing polygenic scores (PGS) for educational attainment, dyslexia, and reading-related language ability, and integrating these into structural equation modeling frameworks (SEM-PGS) designed to disentangle genetic transmission from cultural environmental transmission of reading skill across development.

The successful candidate will lead the genomic data processing and PGS computation pipeline. The postdoc will also contribute to SEM-PGS analyses and manuscript writing, and will be embedded in an interdisciplinary team of developmental scientists, geneticists, quantitative methodologists, and reading researchers at University of Waterloo, Yale University, Brock University, Florida State University, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, statistical genetics, human genomics, biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field. A PhD in behavioral sciences like Psychology with extensive quantitative methods experience and genetics knowledge will be considered as well.
• Demonstrated experience with GWAS pipelines and whole genome or SNP array data processing (e.g., bwa-mem, GATK, PLINK)
• Proficiency in polygenic score computation methods (e.g., PRSice, LDpred, LDpred2)
• Strong scripting skills in R and/or Python

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with structural equation modeling software (Mplus, lavaan, OpenMx)
• Interest in behavioral or developmental science, reading development, or educational research
• Commitment to open science practices (preregistration, data sharing, reproducible workflows)

Candidates with deep statistical training but limited background in developmental or behavioral science or even quantitative genetics are still encouraged to apply. Disciplinary vocabulary is readily acquired, and the core analytic skill set is what matters most for this role.

Research Environment

The Hart Lab is committed to rigorous, open science and to a collaborative, inclusive research environment. The University of Waterloo is home to world-class researchers in statistics, biostatistics, and quantitative methods, and opportunities for engagement or co-mentorship with that community are available. This position is part of a broader effort to build Canadian capacity in social science genomics, and the postdoc will receive training across multiple domains including SEM, developmental science, team science, and knowledge mobilization. At least some in-person engagement will be expected.

Terms

The position offers a salary of $70,000 CAD per year. Start date is negotiable, but the hope is to fill the position by end of summer 2026. Initial appointment is for one year, with renewal contingent on satisfactory progress and funding, up to three years.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, cover letter, a brief statement of research interests and relevant experience (1–2 pages), and contact information for three references to Prof. Sara Hart at s4hart@uwaterloo.ca. Review of applications will begin April 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The Hart lab is committed to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion.

Check our undergraduate research assistant opportunities webpage regularly for ways to get involved. 

There are currently no postings for graduate student positions.