Postdoctoral Fellow in Youth Mental Health and Generative AI — Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University seeks a postdoctoral fellow to study youth mental health and help evaluate a generative AI crisis-response training tool with Kids Help Phone. The one-year role pays CAD $82,000 annually; apply directly to Dr Karen Milligan by email.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Youth Mental Health, Generative AI, and Tool Development and Evaluation. The fellow will join the Child and Family WISE Lab in Toronto, Canada, under Dr Karen Milligan (Psychology) and Dr Naimul Kahn (Engineering). The project is part of TMU’s partnership with Kids Help Phone. It will develop and evaluate a generative AI simulator that lets crisis responders practise text conversations with young people in distress.
The fellow will co-lead quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research; contribute to tool evaluation, manuscripts and conference presentations; and work with an interdisciplinary team. Specialist AI or computer science skills are not required. The appointment is for one year, with possible renewal, at 36.25 hours per week. TMU states an annual rate of CAD $82,000.
How to apply: Email your application directly to Dr Karen Milligan at karen.milligan@torontomu.ca. Include a cover letter explaining your research interests and fit, a CV, contact details for three potential referees, and up to three representative publications. Consult the official TMU vacancy page for the current call and any updates. TMU does not state a closing date on the vacancy page.
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Benefits
TMU states a pay rate of CAD $82,000 per year for a 36.25-hour-per-week, one-year appointment, with possible renewal. The posting does not specify other benefits.
Eligibility summary
Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology, Education, Public Health, Social or Health Services Research, or a closely related field by the appointment start. TMU also invites applicants expecting to defend by December 2026. All qualified candidates may apply, although Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive priority.
Requirements
Relevant research experience may include program development and evaluation, implementation science, youth mental health, provider training, and qualitative or mixed-methods studies. Experience with qualitative or mixed methods and large datasets, strong scholarly potential, clear English communication, and commitment to inclusive community-engaged research are required. French is an asset. Specialist AI or computer science expertise is not required.
Documents required
Email Dr Karen Milligan a cover letter explaining research interests and suitability, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three possible referees, and up to three representative publications.
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