Are you interested in gaining hands-on research experience in child development, parent-child interactions, and math learning? The Center for Parent-Child Studies is currently recruiting responsible, motivated undergraduate students to join our research team as behavioral coders.👉We are now recruiting RAs for the Fall 2025 semester.Position Description:Research Assistants (RAs) will assist with transcribing and coding video recordings of parents and children working together on math homework tasks. This involves evaluating behaviors and verbal interactions to...
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: August 21, 2025
Post set to expire: November 20, 2025
Post set to expire: November 20, 2025
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Position posted: November 11, 2024
Post set to expire: November 30, 2025
Post set to expire: November 30, 2025
For now, we have completed recruitment for Summer and Fall 2025. However, there will be opportunities in future semesters. Every semester, 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. The best time to apply for Fall and Summer is early April (i.e. now); the...
Position posted: October 27, 2025
Post set to expire: December 5, 2025
Post set to expire: December 5, 2025
We are seeking to recruit new members to our team of research assistants. We are seeking responsible and motivated undergraduate students willing to learn.Research assistants will code data for a meta-analysis. This opportunity provides a setting to learn more about research methods and research in social psychology.No prior experience is needed.Undergraduate students in our team of research assistants must take PSYC 290.If you are interested, please fill in the Psychology 290...
Position posted: November 6, 2025
Post set to expire: December 6, 2025
Post set to expire: December 6, 2025
Are you interested in gaining research experience and exploring your interests in clinical research? The Alcohol Research Lab (ARL) is currently recruiting a limited number of undergraduate research assistants. In the ARL, we explore the effect of alcohol on social, cognitive, and emotional responses. Specifically, we are interested in looking at the reinforcing effects of alcohol in social contexts in order to get a better sense of the different factors that put an individual at risk of developing an alcohol problem.Research assistants aid in a variety of different aspects of our research...
Position posted: August 25, 2025
Post set to expire: December 14, 2025
Post set to expire: December 14, 2025
We are seeking highly motivated undergraduate students to join our psychology lab and gain hands-on experience exploring how social and cultural factors shape human behavior. No prior research experience is required—just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn.Research Assistants may choose to:Earn PSYC 290 course creditVolunteer to build valuable research skills and experienceWe’re Looking For:Conscientious, reliable, and eager learnersStrong team players who collaborate well with othersKnowledge of a non-English language is a plus (but not...
Position posted: February 11, 2025
Post set to expire: December 31, 2025
Post set to expire: December 31, 2025
We are seeking undergraduates who are (a) looking for research experience and (b) have some experience or interest in "acting." Our lab is running an escape room for research purposes. We are looking for students who want to help us by being actors in the sessions. Actors will be responsible for playing a dramatic role in the escape room experience and, essentially, running the show for any one session. No previous research experience is needed, but we do need people who are eager to participate, who are comfortable acting or playing a part, outgoing, and able to contribute at least 3 hours a...
Position posted: November 5, 2025
Post set to expire: January 15, 2026
Post set to expire: January 15, 2026
We seek motivated, detail-oriented students who are interested in learning about early social and emotional development while gaining valuable research experience. Undergraduate research assistants have opportunities to assist with a variety of tasks for studies of infant development, including behavioral coding of mother-infant interactions and editing and processing of child and mother ECG data. In a second set of studies, we are conducting interviews with early child care professionals, including physicians, social workers, and early intervention specialists. For these studies,...
Position posted: October 21, 2025
Post set to expire: January 15, 2026
Post set to expire: January 15, 2026
The Health Equity and Action Lab (HEAL Lab), directed by Dr. Violeta J. Rodriguez (Clinical-Community Division, Department ofbem Psychology), studies how parenting, stress, and cultural factors shape mental health and well-being among diverse families. We use quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to better understand family processes and health equity.Students can earn PSYC 290 course credit for their work in our lab or choose to apply as a volunteer. Research assistants will have the opportunity to assist...
Position posted: November 10, 2025
Post set to expire: April 10, 2026
Post set to expire: April 10, 2026
The Cultural Heritage & Racial Identity (CHRI) Lab, led by Dr. Carla Hunter, is recruiting an undergraduate research assistant to begin in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026. The CHRI Lab conducts research focused on understanding how racial and cultural identity, discrimination, and racial-ethnic identity socialization impact mental health outcomes among ethnic minority individuals. The lab uses quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to address relevant research questions. We are currently recruiting research assistants for...