Olsen Memory Laboratory at the Rotman Research Institute

10/31/2025

Hello!
We are recruiting healthy young participants between the ages of 18-30 who are fluent in English (e.g., learned English as late as 12 years old) for a visual memory study of everyday images.

Study Description:
During the experiment, you will view pictures of everyday images (e.g., fire hydrant, beach, etc..) while you wear an eye-tracker. The eye tracker uses a harmless infrared light to record your eye movements. You will be prompted to respond with various keyboard presses.

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include a history of psychological disorders (e.g., clinical depression, schizophrenia) and neurological disorders including traumatic brain injury. You must have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.

Compensation: $55 total for 2.5 hours maximum
Location: Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital at 3560 Bathurst St. (in North York near Yorkdale)
Contact: please contact Nick Hoang at [email protected] for more information. Kindly include the words “Eye-tracking study” in your subject line

Thank you for your time and we hope to see you soon!
Nick (Graduate student in Olsen lab)

04/04/2024

See below for a new job opportunity at Baycrest!

OPEN SCIENCE MANAGER
(Non-Union, 70 hours Bi-weekly, One-year contract).

The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) in Toronto, Canada, is a premier international centre for the study of human brain function, with a focus on memory and cognition in healthy and pathological aging. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead our OS initiatives.

Responsibilities: Lead the development and optimization of OS policies, educational initiatives, and processes and systems that support and track OS activities; pursue funding for OS activities; and liaise with researchers and leadership as well as IT and research ethics.
Qualifications: Master’s degree (or higher) in computer science, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or psychology (or equivalent); experience working in the research community.
Skills include: Working knowledge of the OS landscape, the research process, data management and research ethics as it pertains to OS; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Assets: Project management skills; advanced skills in data analysis, database management, programming or (neuro)informatics; experience in training researchers and health professionals.

JOIN OUR TEAM! For more information and to apply, go to: https://bit.ly/3JmOjjf. Please direct questions to [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Baycrest Academy is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

09/27/2022

To learn more about Olsen Memory Laboratory at the Rotman Research Institute and the people involved, please visit our website!

Dr. Rosanna Olsen is a memory researcher at the Rotman Research Institute/assistant professor at the University of Toronto (UofT).

09/26/2022

09/26/2022

Lab photo taken at the 2022 RRI Research Day!

09/26/2022

Welcome to the Olsen Lab! We are a memory research lab at Baycrest Hospital, specifically the Rotman Research Institute and affiliated with University of Toronto.

We are currently looking for healthy older adult participants for our study on brain changes through aging! If you are interested in being involved in MRI scans as well as performing some computerized and paper and pen tasks, please reach out to Niroja Balakumar at 416 785 2500 ext 2938 or email us at [email protected] to learn more about the study and your eligibility!