The Method Lab | An Initiative of Hopscotch Child Therapy

Location: Remote

Engagement: Independent, programme-based collaboration

About The Method Lab The Method Lab is a professional training and capacity-building initiative of Hopscotch Child Therapy, dedicated to strengthening the connection between scientific knowledge and professional practice across the behavioural and health sciences.

We are developing a portfolio of specialised, expert-led learning programmes that respond to the evolving needs of professionals working in education, psychology, healthcare, research and related fields.

Our approach brings together disciplinary expertise, practical experience and collaborative programme development to create learning experiences that extend beyond conventional introductory workshops.

The Opportunity

We are inviting academics, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, medical professionals and allied healthcare specialists to join our growing network of professional collaborators across India. We are particularly interested in individuals who enjoy teaching, recognise opportunities for meaningful professional learning within their disciplines, and would welcome the opportunity to develop and deliver specialised online programmes in collaboration with The Method Lab. This opportunity is designed for professionals who wish to contribute their expertise alongside their existing academic, research or clinical commitments.

Areas of Collaboration

1. Programme Conceptualisation & Development: Work collaboratively with The Method Lab to identify relevant professional learning needs and develop specialised workshops, short courses and other professional development initiatives. This may involve shaping programme themes, defining learning outcomes, developing instructional content and designing activities that connect knowledge with practical application.
2. Online Training & Facilitation: Lead engaging,



interactive online learning experiences for professional audiences within your area of expertise. We particularly value training approaches that incorporate practical demonstrations, case discussions, applied exercises and opportunities for participants to engage critically with professional challenges.
3. Interdisciplinary Learning: Contribute to programmes that bring together complementary perspectives from psychology, education, medicine, allied healthcare, public health and related disciplines.
4. Academic & Professional Engagement: Where relevant, explore opportunities for collaborative learning initiatives involving academic departments, healthcare institutions, professional associations and other professional communities.

Who We Hope to Work With

We welcome applications from currently employed or professionally practising individuals, including:

-University faculty and academic educators

-Doctoral researchers currently pursuing a PhD or equivalent qualification.

-Postdoctoral researchers and research fellows.

-MPhil holders in the relevant areas

-Qualified medical professionals, including psychiatrists, paediatricians and other medical specialists.

-Licensed clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists and other qualified allied healthcare professionals.

-Other suitably qualified specialists whose expertise aligns with our areas of work.

Applicants should be currently hold an MPhil, PhD or equivalent advanced research/medical qualification, be undertaking postdoctoral research,



or possess a recognised medical or allied healthcare professional qualification.

We particularly welcome individuals with relevant professional experience and demonstrated expertise in online training and programme development. A PhD is not mandatory for MPhil-qualified applicants or appropriately qualified medical and allied healthcare professionals.

We welcome collaborators from universities, hospitals, research institutions and skilled practice settings across India, including institutions outside major metropolitan centres.

What We Value

We are particularly interested in professionals who demonstrate:

-Strong subject expertise and an active professional or academic affiliation.

-Previous experience delivering online workshops, professional training or structured educational sessions.

-Confidence in facilitating engaging online learning experiences in English.

-An interest in jointly conceptualising and developing training programmes, rather than solely delivering existing material.

-An openness to interdisciplinary collaboration and engaging with diverse professional audiences.

-Experience in designing professional development programmes, coordinating academic initiatives or working with qualified communities would be particularly welcome.

Nature of Collaboration

Collaborations are flexible and organised around individual programmes, allowing professionals to participate alongside their existing responsibilities.

Programme themes, development responsibilities, delivery arrangements and financial terms will be determined collaboratively.

The Method Lab works with its collaborators through mutually agreed, programme-specific revenue-sharing arrangements, reflecting the nature and extent of each individual's contribution.

We welcome both individual programme collaborations and longer-term professional associations built around shared interests and complementary expertise.

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