Sabruna Dorceus

Sabruna Dorceus is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Sherbrooke, specializing in immigrant career development, psychometric assessment, and social justice. Her research intersects with applied psychology, vocational equity, and anti-discrimination frameworks.

• Doctorate in Education (2019), Master in Career Sciences (2013), and Certificate in Career Guidance (2011) from University of Sherbrooke
• Key research areas: immigrant career aspirations, psychometric testing ethics, workplace diversity, and longitudinal career counseling effects

Her work analyzes systemic barriers in educational and professional transitions, particularly for racialized and immigrant youth. Recent studies focus on virtual reality as anti-bias training, psychometric standardization in Quebec, and RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) disparities.

Grant-funded projects include:

• $1.25M SSHRC Grant (2024-2029) on ethnoracial discrimination and career aspirations
• $285K SSHRC Grant (2025-2027) on longitudinal career counseling impacts
• $1.1M FRQSC Chair (2025-2030) on youth research

Scientific distinctions:

• Doctoral Thesis Excellence Mention, University of Sherbrooke (2021)
• Doctoral Scholarship, Quebec Association of Career Counselors (2016)
• Postdoctoral SSHRC Grant (2020) [Declined]

She leads courses on career theories, psychometrics, and intercultural guidance, and collaborates with Chaire-réseau de recherche sur la jeunesse du Québec and regional immigration stakeholders.