DSEC Lab

The DSEC Lab is looking to recruit dedicated undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in the development of emotional communication skills in adolescence. Students receive training in experimental design, statistical analysis, the collection and analysis of neuroimaging data, speech analysis, behavioural coding, and the communication of scientific findings.

Graduate students

The DSEC Lab will be looking to recruit a graduate student to join the lab in Fall 2024. Prof. Morningstar can accept students in the Developmental, Clinical*, or Cognitive Neuroscience programs at Queen's. Individuals with interest in understanding the biological, cognitive, and social processes influencing teenagers' perception of their peers are particularly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is scientifically curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn. Information about admissions can be found here. Candidates are welcome to contact Prof. Morningstar with research ideas or specific questions.

*Please be advised that, as a Developmental faculty member, Prof. Morningstar does not have priority in accepting students to the Clinical stream and may be unable to accept a student in this program.

Undergraduate students

The DSEC Lab has currently filled all PSYC 299/570/575 positions for the 2023-2024 academic year. If you are interested in completing a directed lab course in the DSEC Lab in the future, please email Dr. Morningstar (attaching your CV and unofficial transcript) in spring or summer 2024.

We have also filled all volunteer positions for the fall 2023 term. We may be looking for volunteers to help with recruitment and data collection for Winter 2024 and beyond. If you are interested in volunteering, please email the DSEC Lab Coordinator (attaching your CV and unofficial transcript).