We are looking for undergraduates who are interested in gaining research experience and learning more about social and cultural behaviors. The recruited students can use the lab experience to satisfy their PSYC290 requirement. Students are also welcome to assist in the lab on a voluntary basis.
If you have previously emailed to enquire, please also fill in this application form. Only submissions through this form will be reviewed.
If you are interested, and meet the qualification below, please submit your application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGi-...
Below are the currently available research positions within the psychology department. Many positions will give you the choice to either work in the lab for course credit (PSYC 290) or on a volunteer basis. Always double check with the individual lab. Labs will often update their postings near the beginning or end of a semester, so if you don't see many postings listed currently, please check back soon. You can also visit the research by labs webpage for more information about the topics they research.
How to apply: Check the specific posting(s) you are interested in, and make sure you follow all instructions. To apply for a position, many labs will ask you to complete and send the PSYCH 290 Information Form to a contact email. Additional information and an example email can be found on the guidance for emailing about a PSYC 290 position webpage.
Position posted: January 6, 2025
Post set to expire: January 26, 2025
Post set to expire: January 26, 2025
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Position posted: December 6, 2024
Post set to expire: January 31, 2025
Post set to expire: January 31, 2025
We are seeking responsible, highly motivated students with an interest in language and learning to assist with the research project that’s currently ongoing for Spring 2025. We are currently looking for availability of Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-3:30PM. We need students who are interested in transcribing and coding speech production data and designing and conducting experiments on phonotactic and verb bias learning in adults. This will be in-person, and the task involves transcribing syllables, sentences, and counting speech errors to help us learn more about what is being learned. Students...
Position posted: January 12, 2025
Post set to expire: May 12, 2025
Post set to expire: May 12, 2025
We are looking for undergraduates who are interested in gaining research experience and learning more about the cognitive processes involved in decision making. Our lab is engaged in several ongoing projects investigating how people search for information, learn from experience, or plan for the future. Research assistants support these projects in several ways, including running behavioral experiments in the lab, reviewing relevant literature, generating stimuli, and more. We are especially interested in students with basic programming skills, as well as those who would like to develop them...
Position posted: November 13, 2024
Post set to expire: November 13, 2025
Post set to expire: November 13, 2025
At the Health Equity and Action Lab, we are seeking dedicated undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on research experience and learning more about parenting within minoritized groups, including ethnic and racial minorities as well as sexual and gender minorities. This opportunity allows students to fulfill their PSYC 290 requirement or to volunteer for additional lab experience. Research Assistants will support data collection with parents and children, contribute to literature reviews, and assist in recruitment efforts.
If you’re interested and meet the qualifications below,...
Position posted: November 11, 2024
Post set to expire: November 30, 2025
Post set to expire: November 30, 2025
We seek responsible, highly motivated students with an interest in language, learning, and children, to assist with both online (by scheduled Zoom appointments with participants) and in-lab research projects. Previous experience with children, and prior coursework in cognitive psychology, speech & hearing, or linguistics are very helpful. No prior research experience is required. We recruit PSYC 290 students every semester, both Fall and Spring, and the 8-week Summer Session II. The best time to apply for Summer and Fall is late March to early April (of the preceding semester), and the...