The QuAD Laboratory is hiring a Programmer for the upcoming academic year through the support of the Queen’s Work Study Program. 

This role provides experiential learning opportunities for students interested in programming, research opportunities in cognitive neuroscience, and understanding more about how we communicate with others. 

With the support and mentorship of Dr. Effie Pereira and the QuAD lab, the successful candidate will spend time working on the LATTE project, which aims to build a Zoom-like platform to study how we interact with others in a virtual environment. 

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to apply their academic learning in practical settings, and enhance a range of skills such as teamwork, written and oral communication, organization, initiative, independent work, creative problem-solving, and more. Applicants from historically-excluded backgrounds within academia are especially encouraged to apply, with information about the laboratory’s inclusive values available on our website.

Qualifications and Skills

The successful candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at Queen’s University and returning to study for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (i.e., registered for a full course-load), and have received approval for a Work Study position from Financial Aid and Awards. For full eligibility details, visit the Queen’s Work Study Program website. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply. In addition, they must also have: 

• A strong background in programming 

• An interest in learning new techniques for programming 

• An interest in experimental research and experiential learning 

• Self-motivation with a high degree of independence 

• Team-based outlook with strong collaborative skills 

• Effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines 

• Meticulous attention to detail 

Interested students can find the full job posting on MyCareer and can send their full application materials directly to Dr. Pereira at effie.pereira@queensu.ca (in a pdf format, with the title listing your name and the Work Study job number: FW26Q027). The deadline to apply is August 16th, 11:59 pm.