Students

Interested in pursuing graduate studies?

  • If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies at the University of Waterloo please apply to graduate studies in psychology or the Masters of Applied Science-Developmental Communication Science (MASc) program
  • Graduate Studies in psychology
  • MASc

Interested in volunteering in the lab?

In the Social Development Lab we study how children interact with one another and how they make friends. We are looking for motivated, reliable, and independent research assistants to help us collect and code observational data.

Research Area: shyness, friendship formation, socioemotional development.

Qualifications:

  • Highly motivated and detail-oriented, with an excellent work ethic and a strong interest in shyness and friendship formation.

  • Successful completion of PSYCH211: Developmental Psychology and PSYCH291: Basic Research Methods.

  • At least an 80% average in completed psychology courses.

  •  Prior research experience is an asset but not required.

Benefits: 

  • Excellent research opportunity for students interested in graduate studies in Psychology

  • Opportunity to learn critical research skills (e.g., data quantification)

  • Support and guidance available for grad school applications

Time commitment: Approximately 8 to 10 hours/week in person on-campus, one semester minimum

How to Apply: If you are interested in volunteering, please email the lab coordinator, Zoe Florizone, at sdl@uwaterloo.ca outlining your interest in volunteering with the SDL and your relevant experience. Please also attach the following materials: 

  1. Your resume/CV
  2. Your unofficial transcript 

Please note that applications are accepted on a rolling basis.