Research Positions

We are recruiting new members of the Cognitive Flexibility Lab, run by Dr. Melody Wiseheart (formerly Dr. Nicholas Cepeda; ncepeda at yorku dot ca). Our lab is located at York University, in Toronto.

Our Current Research

• Educational applications of cognitive psychology (in particular, spacing and testing effects; see publications)
• Effects of arts (dance, music) training on cognitive flexibility and academic achievement (funded by SSHRC)
• Effects of meditation training on cognitive ability

Open Positions

• There are no open positions at this time.

Qualifications

• Bright
• Curious
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Programming (Java, php, C/C++, etc.), event-related potential (ERP), and eye tracking skills are a bonus, but not required

Undergrad Applicants

Please send the following to ncepeda at yorku dot ca

• Unofficial transcript
• Desired position (honours thesis, independent study, or volunteer)
• Preferred research topic area(s) (see list at top, or propose a related topic area)
• Your goals for the position
• Your post-university goals
• Names of references

• Our hiring decisions are based on a combination of factors, including your ability to cogently discuss your desired topic area(s) during an interview
• Preference will be given to students who can spend at least two years in the lab

Graduate Applicants

• Please refer to the following pages
  • Developmental Science research area
  • Application procedures page
• On your application, you must choose DS as your first choice of area. In your statement, you should indicate a desire to work with Dr. Melody Wiseheart.
• Applicants who contact me in advance of applying for the graduate program are more likely to receive serious consideration.
• If your major area is not psychology, you must contact Dr. Melody Wiseheart, so that your application is properly forwarded by the graduate office.

Post-Doctoral Applicants

Please contact me, and we can discuss funding possibilities.