Join Our Lab!
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
We are looking to recruit dedicated and passionate graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in researching the early childhood factors that shape children's understandings of the world. Our students receive extensive training in all stages of research, including creating and implementing experimental designs, data acquisition, statistical analysis, and communication of scientific findings. Our lab is committed to diversity and open science. We love what we do; come join us at the Early Experience Lab!
Individuals with an interest in the social, cognitive, and neurobiological factors shaping children's development are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, intellectually curious, and excited to learn. Dr. Sabbagh can accept students in the Developmental and Cognitive Neuroscience program. Interested candidates are welcome to contact Dr. Sabbagh directly.
Thinking About Applying?
Thank you for your interest in the Early Experience Lab! Undergraduate students are key contributors and instrumental to the work we do in the lab.
Credit Students
The EELab has currently filled all PSYC501 positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you’re interested in completing an Honours Thesis in the EELab in the future, please email Dr. Sabbagh (including a copy of your CV and unofficial transcript).
If you’re interested in completing a directed lab course in Fall 2025, please email Dr. Sabbagh in July 2025. In your email, please include a copy of your CV and unofficial transcript.
Volunteer Research Assistants
The Early Experience Lab is looking for RAs for Summer 2025!
Interested in working in the lab? RAs are crucial to our research. RA responsibilities may include scheduling participants, assisting graduate students with running participants through studies in the lab, and data entry and coding.
Requirements include …
Undergraduate students who are interested in children’s language and cognitive development
Able to commit a minimum of 6 hours/week
Previous research experience is an asset, especially experience with young children