Join the Grow to Care Lab!
Prospective Graduate Students
I will be accepting graduate students for Fall 2027 start (2026 application period). See details below:
Post-doctoral Researchers
The Grow to Care Lab is interested in supporting post-doctoral researchers via SSHRC's postdoctoral fellowship awards.
Undergraduate Opportunities
Research Assistant
A research assistant position with the Grow to Care Lab is a training opportunity where you would develop key research skills under the guidance of Dr. Joanna Peplak. Your role would entail working within a team setting to engage in project development, participant recruitment and testing, transcription and data analysis. You are an ideal candidate if you meet the following qualifications:
- Have or are in the process of taking PSYC250 (Intro to Developmental Psychology)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Can commit to 6 hours and a one-hour team meeting weekly for at least one year
- This opportunity aligns with your future goals
Thank you for your interest in our Research Assistant position at the Grow to Care lab!
At this time, we are not actively expanding our team. Our hiring cyles take place one month before the start of each semester. Please check back during these months to be considered.
- Spring: November-December
- Summer: March-April
- Fall: July-August
Honours, Directed Study, or Research Engagement Program
Students who are interested in completing the PSYC 393 Research Engagement course, or the PSYC 493-494-495 Directed Studies course under the advisement of Dr. Peplak are required to have either:
(1) had a prior class with Dr. Peplak, or
(2) have volunteered at the Grow to Care Lab for at least one semester.
Students who are interested in completing the honours program under the advisement of Dr. Peplak are required to have completed a research engagement or directed study with Dr. Peplak.
Some exceptions may apply.
Please see Lab Policies page for more information on how to apply.