The Meaning and Motivation Laboratory is recruiting research assistants Research Assistants in the M&M Lab help run CREATIVE studies on topics varying from meaning in life to motivation to emotions and intuition. Students interested in a future in personality, social, or clinical psychology, as well as those interested in business administration, human resources, and social work can gain experience in this lab that will greatly benefit these goals. Students interested in learning more about...
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: December 9, 2025
Post set to expire: May 7, 2026
Post set to expire: May 7, 2026
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Position posted: March 10, 2026
Post set to expire: May 8, 2026
Post set to expire: May 8, 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, infant sleep/wake states, and infant physical activity. Students will attend weekly team meetings related to their research tasks and responsibilities. Students earn PSYC 290 course credit for their work in our lab, and we have a strong...