Research training opportunities are available for in the following capacities:
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:
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:
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