Opportunities
We look for individuals who are passionate about changing the systems of mental health care for young people, especially those who are underrepresented and part of marginalized groups. You would be joining a team that is at the forefront of diverse collaborations with youth, families, researchers, service providers, policy makers and community organizations. You can train, work, or volunteer with us. We invite applicants from historically marginalised and underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience. We also host visitors.
Current positions available
Postdoctoral Fellow, Youth Mental Health Collective
The Youth Mental Health Collective, led by Dr. Srividya Iyer, is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. The post-doctoral fellow will be registered with McGill University, one of Canada’s leading universities, where Dr. Iyer is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will support Dr. Srividya Iyer’s research team and work closely with diverse collaborators. They will have the opportunity to pursue and grow as a researcher in the field of youth mental health and wellbeing and concurrently strengthen their knowledge translation skills.
Research Associate, ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network
The ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network is a national initiative dedicated to enhancing the mental health and wellness of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth across Canada. It serves as a collaborative gathering and learning space for Indigenous youth, Elders, Knowledge Holders, families and carers, community members, leaders and organizations; provincial and territorial Integrated Youth Services (IYS) networks, and both Indigenous and allied service providers and researchers and trainees.
This exciting research program builds on the work of the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Council. It aims to identify and share wise practices; identify, develop, and evaluate culturally appropriate and contextually relevant interventions, and measures; understand views of Indigenous youths, service providers, and decision-makers on topics related to youth mental health and mental health services and developing culturally and contextually relevant outcomes, among others.
Trainee
Professor Iyer enjoys mentoring and is available for research supervision of undergraduate, masters, PhD, post-doctoral and research-track resident trainees. Contact srividya.iyer@mcgill.ca and navdeep.kaur.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca if you would like to join the team as a trainee! Please attach your CV when you email us. Click below to learn more about what to expect as a future trainee.