Undergraduate student opportunities
University of Waterloo optometry students interested in research are encouraged to contact Dr. Kelly about potential positions in the lab, including:
- Volunteering
- Research Assistantships
- OD/MSc (see below for Graduate Opportunities)
University of Waterloo psychology students: I am cross-appointed with Developmental Psychology, and can take on psychology students for:
- Volunteering
Time Commitment is 5-10 hours per week, depending on position
How to apply: Please send the following documents to Dr. Krista Kelly (krista.kelly@uwaterloo.ca) and indicate the position and term you are applying for:
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining your interest and skills
- Unofficial transcript
Graduate student opportunities
Our lab is seeking applicants for full-time graduate student positions in the Vision and Neurodevelopment (VAN) Lab at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario. The full-time student will join the Vision Science Graduate Studies program at the School of Optometry and Vision Science.
The successful student will join a dynamic group researching the functional consequences of pediatric eye conditions such as amblyopia (‘lazy eye’) on children. The lab uses psychophysics, eye tracking (EyeLink 1000 Plus, Tobii Glasses 2), and body tracking (GAITRite mobile walkway, Qualisys motion capture system) techniques to investigate eye movements, reading, and motor functioning in children and adults with amblyopia and strabismus.
Students must have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, cognitive science, computer science, neuroscience, or a related field and an interest in vision science and development. Preferred (but not required) qualifications include previous experience in a research lab and proficiency in computer programming (e.g., Matlab, PsychoPy, Python, R). To receive more information about the position, please contact Dr. Krista Kelly at krista.kelly@uwaterloo.ca. To start the application, please see https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/vision-science-graduate-studies/how-apply.