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Research Training Opportunities

Research training opportunities are available for in the following capacities:
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Research Co-Op Students and Research Placement Summer Students

We, at the Nicotine Dependence Services (NDS), accept undergraduate co-op students from the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC), and summer students from recognized post-secondary institutions. If you are a UTSC co-op student, you must be enrolled in a recognized co-op education program and will earn credit towards your degree or diploma. If you are a summer student, you must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program. Students will be supervised by an assigned NDS scientist, who will determine the student's project. Please note: Summer 2023 research trainee positions with our team are now filled.


If you are a student at UTSC, contact the Employer Development Coordinator:  

​​​Siobhan Flanagan Dell (she/her)
External Relations Officer
Arts & Science Co-Op, University of Toronto Scarborough

E-mail: siobhan.flanagandell@utoronto.ca

              

If you are a student enrolled at a post-secondary institution and interested in a summer student research placement, contact the Assistant Manager at the NDS:

​​​​Vanessa Ballarino

Assistant Manager
Nicotine Dependence Service, CAMH

Phone: 416-535-8501 ext. 77441
E-mail: vanessa.ballarino@camh.ca​​

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Research Practicum Students

The Nicotine Dependence Services (NDS) accepts research practicum students from recognized post-secondary institutions throughout the year (typically Master's and Doctoral students). This placement satisfies post-secondary program requirement for practical training outside the academic classroom. Your assigned supervisor will be an NDS scientist who will determine which project you will work on and if the placement is paid or unpaid. 

There are currently no postings.

If you are student interested in a research practicum, contact an NDS supervisor directly for more information and available opportunities:

​Dr. Scott Veldhuizen
Project Scientist, Nicotine Dependence Service, CAMH

Phone: 416-535-8501 ext. 77288​
E-mail: Scott.Veldhuizen@camh.ca


Dr. Laurie Zawertailo
Senior Scientist, Nicotine Dependence Service, CAMH

Phone: 416-535-8501 ext. 77422
E-mail: Laurie.Zawertailo@camh.ca


If you are a student from Oxford College, contact:

​Vanessa Ballarino
Assistant Manager, Nicotine Dependence Service, CAMH


Phone: 416-535-8501 ext. 77441
E-mail: vanessa.ballarino@camh.ca​​

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​Research Volunteers

​Our research volunteers at the Nicotine Dependence Services (NDS) are able to gain valuable experience interacting with research staff and assisting with a variety of tasks to support the NDS research studies and programs. As a volunteer, you will work with your supervisors to collaboratively develop a learning plan, and you will have regular check-ins to maximize your learning. You will have the opportunity to commit to a maximum of eight hours per week.​

For more information, contact the placement coordinator for research volunteers:

​​CAMH Volunteer Services
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​Website: http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/careers_and_volunteers/volunteer_resources/volunteer_programs_and_placements/Pages/volunteers_research_
placement.aspx


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