Psychology - Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital Mental Health

Lakehead University; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakehead University seeks a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital Mental Health to lead research on digital innovations in mental health care. This tenure-track role involves enhancing research capacity, teaching, and contributing to the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in psychology and a strong background in digital technology applications for mental health promotion and intervention.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology required.
• Experience in digital mental health research.
• Ability to contribute to teaching and research excellence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research on digital innovations for mental health care.
• Enhance research capacity and training within the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology.

Skills

Research in digital technology applications

Mental health promotion

Prevention and early intervention

Education

PhD in psychology

Job description

Lakehead University invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital Mental Health. The successful candidate will contribute to research on digital innovations such as mobile applications, AI-enabled chatbots, and monitoring devices to improve mental health care access, especially in rural areas.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in psychology and can develop advanced research in digital technology applications for mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and treatment. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, for five years with potential renewal. Tier 2 Chairs are for emerging researchers with the potential to lead in their field.

The Chair will enhance research capacity and training at Lakehead University, focusing on Digital Mental Health within the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Psychology, located in Thunder Bay campus.

Lakehead University is a research-intensive institution with approximately 9,700 students and over 2,000 faculty and staff across two campuses. It is recognized nationally and internationally for its rankings and contributions to sustainable development goals. The university values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to supporting Indigenous and underrepresented communities.

The Department of Psychology offers undergraduate and graduate programs, and the successful candidate will contribute to its research excellence and teaching in mental health.

Application materials include a letter of application, CV, research proposal, list of significant contributions, teaching statement, research contributions, leadership and supervisory statements, other relevant activities, references, and a mandatory self-identification survey. Applications should be sent to the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences by email. Review begins June 20, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.