Graduate Students for 2024
For 2024 (deadline: December 1, 2023, for online application; documents can be uploaded up to 14 days later), the lab will have two openings for PhD students (including those entering at the MA level). The positions are funded by grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Funded projects include topics such as (1) The nature of semantic composition, involving psycholinguistic, and neuroimaging (fMRI) studies of sentence interpretation; (2) The nature of reference, at the interface between linguistic and visual processes, using techniques that involve the monitoring of eye movements in sentence processing with static and dynamic scenes; (3) Linguistic/conceptual impairment in patients with aphasia or Alzheimer’s disease. More details about projects, publications, and lab facilities can be found in the lab website (https://mypage.concordia.ca/alcor/coglab/ or https://psycholinguistics.weebly.com).
The positions are for students with background in cognitive psychology, linguistics, or other cognitive science area. A BA or MA in Psychology is not required for acceptance into the Psychology program, however, substantial coursework in cognition, research methods, and statistics is required.
Students at Concordia can also benefit from close proximity with the other three universities in Montreal, where students can also take courses for credit. The lab is also affiliated with a network of clinical settings (CRIR) which facilitates access to special populations.
Opportunities for research within the "Words in the World" major SSHRC Partnership Grant are also available—with focus on morphological and semantic processes involved in word recognition and lexical access, in collaboration with Gary Libben (Brock University) and Eva Kehayia (McGill University).
The Department of Psychology at Concordia University also guarantees a minimal support package (from research grants, TA-ships, awards, etc.) to all students during normal residency (usually 2 years for the MA, 3 for the PhD). Applicants are also highly encouraged to apply for external funding. See more details in the Department of Psychology page (https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/psychology.html) and the graduate program in Psychology page (https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/psychology/programs/graduate.html)
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact roberto.dealmeida@concordia.ca prior to applying. Please do not send application materials with your inquiry. All application materials should be uploaded to the Concordia platform (see instructions in the main Psychology page).
The positions are for students with background in cognitive psychology, linguistics, or other cognitive science area. A BA or MA in Psychology is not required for acceptance into the Psychology program, however, substantial coursework in cognition, research methods, and statistics is required.
Students at Concordia can also benefit from close proximity with the other three universities in Montreal, where students can also take courses for credit. The lab is also affiliated with a network of clinical settings (CRIR) which facilitates access to special populations.
Opportunities for research within the "Words in the World" major SSHRC Partnership Grant are also available—with focus on morphological and semantic processes involved in word recognition and lexical access, in collaboration with Gary Libben (Brock University) and Eva Kehayia (McGill University).
The Department of Psychology at Concordia University also guarantees a minimal support package (from research grants, TA-ships, awards, etc.) to all students during normal residency (usually 2 years for the MA, 3 for the PhD). Applicants are also highly encouraged to apply for external funding. See more details in the Department of Psychology page (https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/psychology.html) and the graduate program in Psychology page (https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/psychology/programs/graduate.html)
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact roberto.dealmeida@concordia.ca prior to applying. Please do not send application materials with your inquiry. All application materials should be uploaded to the Concordia platform (see instructions in the main Psychology page).
Post-Doctoral Fellow position (2024)
Research program title: Psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic aspects of lexical processing
Reference number: 1023
Supervisors:
Roberto G. de Almeida, Department of Psychology, Concordia University
Gary Libben, Departments of Applied Linguistics and Psychology, Brock University
Program description: We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on projects investigating the comprehension of words, focusing on morphological processes, using behavioral and/or neuropsychological methods (e.g., aphasia testing). Current projects in our labs employ diverse behavioural, neuropsychological, and neuroimaging techniques as well as computational modeling. Ideally, the candidate will have a theoretical background in cognitive science with emphasis on linguistic levels such as morphology or lexical-semantics and with training in experimental work and aphasia. Experience with brain-imaging/recording (fMRI, ERP) techniques will be an asset. Aphasia research will be conducted in clinical settings affiliated with the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), at the Psycholinguistics Lab (Libben) and the Psycholinguistics and Cognition Lab (de Almeida). The postdoc will be working with a dynamic group of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and graduate students across two universities, and spanning diverse research settings.
This position is supported by grants from SSHRC and NSERC. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Starting date: flexible but preferably early Winter 2024.
Academic qualifications required: PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Linguistics, or other Cognitive Science related field.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in psycholinguistic/neurolinguistic methods and analysis tools
Timeline: Applications will be reviewed starting November 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; starting date is flexible, preferably early in the Winter of 2024.
Submission process:
- All documents must be submitted to Roberto G. de Almeida (roberto.dealmeida@concordia.ca) and Gary Libben (gary.libben@brocku.ca); subject line: postdoctoral application (1023).
- Please include the reference number with your application.
Application checklist:
- One to three (1-3) page research satement demonstrating fit with the program described above
- Current curriculum vitae
- Two letters of reference from academic supervisors or current employers to be sent via email directly to: roberto.dealmeida@concordia.ca and gary.libben@brocku.ca; subject line: postdoctoral application (1023) reference letter.
Undergraduate Students
If you are interested in conducting research in the lab, please contact roberto.dealmeida@concordia.ca. Volunteer candidates should check the Volunteers page.
Honours / Specialization Projects
We have openings for up to 3 Honours/Specialization students per year. Candidates should send a CV, transcripts, and a brief description of their interests in relation to the topics investigated in the lab (see Research and Publications pages). Having volunteered in the lab is an asset (check the Volunteers page for desirable skills).
Internship Programs
The lab also has openings for students interested in applying to two major internship programs: the Concordia Undergraduate Student Research Awards (CURSRA) and the NSERC Undergraduate Research Awards (NSERC-USRA). These awards are valued up to $7,500 for 35 hours/week for 16 weeks during the Summer months. Applications are due early February.
(Advanced) Directed Research in Psychology
In Directed Research (PSYC 387), "the student carries out an independent research project and completes a written report" (Course catalogue). In Advanced Directed Research (PSYC 487) students who have already completed an Honours or Specialization thesis can further conduct research projects. Students interested in conducting (Advanced) Directed Research projects in the lab should contact roberto.dealmeida@concordia.ca with a brief description of their interests.
Honours / Specialization Projects
We have openings for up to 3 Honours/Specialization students per year. Candidates should send a CV, transcripts, and a brief description of their interests in relation to the topics investigated in the lab (see Research and Publications pages). Having volunteered in the lab is an asset (check the Volunteers page for desirable skills).
Internship Programs
The lab also has openings for students interested in applying to two major internship programs: the Concordia Undergraduate Student Research Awards (CURSRA) and the NSERC Undergraduate Research Awards (NSERC-USRA). These awards are valued up to $7,500 for 35 hours/week for 16 weeks during the Summer months. Applications are due early February.
(Advanced) Directed Research in Psychology
In Directed Research (PSYC 387), "the student carries out an independent research project and completes a written report" (Course catalogue). In Advanced Directed Research (PSYC 487) students who have already completed an Honours or Specialization thesis can further conduct research projects. Students interested in conducting (Advanced) Directed Research projects in the lab should contact roberto.dealmeida@concordia.ca with a brief description of their interests.