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Graduate Students
MA/Ph.D. student in YorkU’s Clinical Psychology program.
Not reviewing applications for 2026/2027
Will review for 2027/2028
Interested in studying clinical psychology with a specialization in forensics? I am looking for independent, creative leaders who are passionate about enhancing public safety by improving the well-being of complex individuals.
Students interested in applying should refer themselves to the York Clinical Psychology program website for information regarding the application process. All email inquires regarding supervision should contain a copy of your CV, transcript and 1 page cover letter outlining your research interests and why you would be a good fit for our lab.
Undergraduate Thesis/IRP
Undergraduate student in York Psychology program.
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated undergraduate student looking to complete their honours thesis or independent research project in a specialized psychology lab? The SAVE Lab offers students the chance to conduct an original research project using retrospective clinical data from forensic populations.
Those interested in applying for 2025-2026 should have all pre-requisite courses completed before reaching out. To submit an application, please use the “Join Our Team” section below. All applications regarding supervision should contain a copy of your CV, transcript and 1 page cover letter outlining your research interests and why you would be a good fit for our lab.
Research Experience
MA/Ph.D. student in YorkU’s Clinical Psychology program.
Description of Role
This role is ideal for graduate students looking to get additional experience with research. Students should have strong communication skills and be able to think critically about complex social issues related to sexuality and criminal justice. Opportunities for compensation may be available depending on project funding.
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of grant applications, research protocols and research ethics applications. Collect data via interviews with study participants or coding information from clinical assessments. Perform statistical analysis and assist in manuscript development.
Research Assistant 1
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Research Assistant 2
* There are no positions available at this time.
Description of Role
This role is ideal for undergraduate students looking to get introductory experience in research. No previous research experience is required. Prospective applicants must be willing to commit to 8 months (2 semesters, usually Fall and Winter).
Description of Role
This role is ideal for undergraduate students looking to build on their existing research experience. Individuals must have worked in a previous research setting. Must be able to commit to 8 months (2 semesters, usually Fall and Winter).
Responsibilities
Conducting literature reviews and extracting information into summary reports. Responsible for tracking and maintaining datasets in Excel and SPSS. Research assistants are expected to attend lab meetings and contribute to scholarly discussions.
Responsibilities
Collecting consent from study participants and supervise participants during study participation. Code information from existing datasets, clinical files or criminal justice reports. Assist in the statistical analysis of study data.