University of Toronto AI for Mental Health Lab - Volunteer Research Assistant

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How to Apply?

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Please fill out the application form:

https://forms.gle/xom3oTwi9EqxLnKr6

Location:

Remote

Commitment:

20–30 hours/week

Organization:

AI for Mental Health lab at University of Toronto (UofT)

We are seeking motivated AI researchers (undergraduate/graduate students or recent graduates) with experience in

Large Language Models (LLMs)

and

agentic AI systems

to join our interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of

AI, Neuroscience, and Mental Health

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You’ll collaborate with clinicians and researchers to design, build, and test AI agents for mental health applications, including developing novel chatbots for depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Co-author

peer-reviewed research publications

• Gain

hands-on experience

with cutting-edge AI in clinical neuroscience

• Work directly with researchers, clinicians, and engineers
• Potential for

future funded opportunities

and strong

academic referrals

based on performance

• Develop real-world systems with

meaningful mental health impact

What We're Looking For

• Experience with

LLMs and agentic AI systems

(e.g. LangChain, LangGraph, LangFlow)

• Solid understanding of RAG, conversational agents, and chatbots
• Strong math and computer science background
• Demonstrated ability to

design and deploy AI agents

(via prior projects, coursework, or open-source work)

• Solid grasp of

AI/ML fundamentals

and problem-solving skills

• Strong collaboration and self-driven mindset

How to Apply

Please fill out the application form:

https://forms.gle/xom3oTwi9EqxLnKr6

For any questions, please reach out to Dr. Amin Kamaleddin at

Amin.Kamaleddin@utoronto.ca

We value

diversity, equity, and inclusion

in our research environment. If you're passionate about this space but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, especially if you're from an underrepresented background in STEM or research.