Join the Lab

We are not currently accepting any new volunteers.

Before contacting the lab, prospective graduate students are encouraged to consult the UBC Psychology webpage on how to apply, entry requirements, and opportunities for funding.

Please review the lab’s expectations for graduate student applicants:

• fMRI: At least two years of experience in neuroimaging is required, including hands-on fMRI data collection and data analysis.
• Publications: A strong publication record with samples of first-author publications that have been published or are in the advanced stages of the submission process.
• Research Area: Research interest and experience that connect with the lab’s focus. Prospective graduate students must currently be conducting research in a lab in one or more of the following areas or related topics: Spontaneous thought, Mind Wandering, Creative thought, psychedelics, meditation, introspection, meta-cognition, self-experience, self-regulation. Experience in studying these topics using a neurophenomenological approach is a plus.
• Academics: Successful applicants will have exceptional grades, which assist in both acceptance to the graduate program and qualifying for grant funding, as well as strong letters of recommendations from past professors and research advisors.
• Cognitive Science: Dr. Christoff Hadjiilieva accepts graduate students through the cognitive area of the psychology department and cannot serve as a primary supervisor for clinical area applicants.
• External Funding: Plan to apply for an external grant for your first year of study, CIHR or NSERC if you are a Canadian resident.
• Connect: Introduce yourself to the graduate students in the lab and/or Dr. Christoff Hadjiilieva at workshops and conferences.
• Please send your applications to: christofflab@psych.ubc.ca.

Potential post-doctoral candidates are encouraged to contact us at christofflab@psych.ubc.ca and indicate their interest in working in the lab.