We are not currently recruiting participants for any of our studies. Please check back at a later date for upcoming participation opportunities!
Recruiting:
We are not currently recruiting for Fall 2024. Please check back regularly for opportunities.
Benefits:
Volunteer research assistants have the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, including participant interaction, data collection, and analysis. These experiences can help students build valuable skills and prepare for graduate studies or other post-graduate career paths.
Requirements:
We require a commitment of 7-12 hours per week for a minimum of 2 semesters. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is typically required.
Apply:
To apply, please email your updated CV, unofficial transcript and letter of motivation to kathlijne.keeren@ladydavis.ca
New students:
The lab is no longer accepting project students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Supervision:
Dr. Szekely supervises undergraduate honours theses (e.g., PSYT 400) and research projects. Please note that students will be paired with a graduate student from the lab, who will supervise them for the majority of the time.
Apply:
To apply for a research project, please email your CV, unofficial transcript, and a brief statement of interest to kathlijne.keeren@ladydavis.ca. Please do not contact Dr. Szekely directly.
New students:
Dr. Szekely will be accepting one graduate student to begin in Fall 2025.
Applicants:
Strong applicants typically have experience conducting independent research, a well-defined vision for the research they wish to pursue in graduate school, and a long-term dedication to a research-oriented career. Applicants with an interest in perinatal mental health, parent-infant attachment, and relational health are especially encouraged to apply.
Apply:
Please contact Dr. Szekely at ester.szekely@mcgill.ca. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, Dr. Szekely may be unable to meet with applicants prior to the submission deadline.
Collaborators:
Dr. Szekely and her team actively seek collaborations with researchers, clinicians, and institutions to advance the study of perinatal mental health, parent-infant attachment, and relational health. The lab welcomes opportunities to partner on interdisciplinary projects that align with its research interests, including topics related to mindfulness, compassion, and the emotional well-being of families during the perinatal period.
Collaborative projects may involve:
Contact:
If you are interested in discussing potential collaborations, please contact us at eszter.szekely@mcgill.ca with a brief description of your research interests and how you envision working together.
