Overview
MSc students Jobs in Toronto, Canada at BAM Lab
PhD Research Opportunities
Dr. Monika Molnar (University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Speech‑Language Pathology) and Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez‑Barrero (Dalhousie University, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders) are looking for two highly motivated PhD candidates for a project focusing on early oral language and cognitive skills relevant to reading development in 5‑ to 7‑year‑old monolingual and bilingual children. One PhD student will be based at the University of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) and another at Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada).
Positions are funded for three years following each university’s funding policies.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Master and/or undergraduate degree in a relevant field (Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Neurosciences, Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech‑Language Pathology, Music, etc.)
- Prior research experience within the fields listed above (through research assistantship and/or thesis work)
- Interest in bilingualism, cognition, language and literacy (i.e., reading) development
- Experience with and/or strong interest in the assessment of young children (in‑person and virtually)
- Prior experience with statistical analyses and a strong drive to develop excellent statistical analysis skills
- Relatively strong writing, communication, and presentation skills in English and motivation to further develop these skills
Application Process
Interested candidates must send a CV/Resume and a one‑page cover letter explaining their interest and fit to the positions to Dr. Molnar () and Dr. Gonzalez‑Barrero (). Applications will be reviewed immediately. Successful candidates will start in Fall 2025.
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Title: MSc students
Company: BAM Lab
Location: Toronto, Canada
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