Every semester, the Language Acquisition Lab seeks responsible, highly motivated students with an interest in language, learning, and children to assist with our research projects. We conduct experiments on word learning, sentence processing, and linguistic adaptation in toddlers, preschoolers, and adults. We need students who are interested in learning both about online data collection (e.g., via Zoom appointment) and in-lab data collection. No previous research experience is required. We recruit new undergraduate RAs in the LA Lab every year, separately for the Fall and Spring semesters and...
Student Research Opportunities
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: April 7, 2023
Post set to expire: August 7, 2024
Post set to expire: August 7, 2024
Contact: lalab@illinois.edu | Website | More Info
Position posted: July 11, 2024
Post set to expire: August 16, 2024
Post set to expire: August 16, 2024
The Learning and Achievement Motivation Processes (LAMP) Lab is seeking to recruit undergraduate students for research assistant roles starting in Fall 2024 (and for future semesters). The LAMP Lab conducts research on memory and learning, with a special focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students will receive PSYC 290 credit for their work. Prior research experience is not necessary. A minimum of 2 credit hours will be required.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: literature reviews, data scanning and processing, running in-lab experiments, attending weekly lab...
Position posted: July 19, 2024
Post set to expire: November 19, 2024
Post set to expire: November 19, 2024
We are seeking responsible, highly motivated students with an interest in language and learning to assist with our research projects for Fall 2024. We conduct experiments on sentence processing and linguistic adaptation in phonotactics to syntax in adults. We need students who are interested in transcribing and coding speech production data and designing and conducting experiments on language adaptation in adults. Students will get trained on how to look at production data and how to run online data collection (e.g., via Zoom appointments) and in-lab data collection. No previous research...
Position posted: April 1, 2024
Post set to expire: May 31, 2025
Post set to expire: May 31, 2025
In the Vision Lab (co-directed by Dr. Simona Buetti and Dr. Alejandro Lleras), we are interested in understanding fundamental mechanisms in vision and attention. For example, we explore how people search for something in a visual environment, and what factors influence their perceptions of the visual world around them. We use behavioral measurements, eye-tracking and VR techniques in our research. Please visit our website to learn more about what we do: https://publish.illinois.edu/visionlab/ or contact jiaheht2@illinois.edu if you have...
Position posted: August 14, 2023
Post set to expire: August 15, 2028
Post set to expire: August 15, 2028
We are seeking students interested in gaining experiencing studying the behavioral and neurobiological effects of psychoactive drugs. Please review the lab URL below for information about our studies. No previous research experience is required, but completion of PSYC 210, and completion or concurrent registration in PSYC 313, is strongly preferred.
Students can earn PSYC 290 course credit for their work in our lab or choose to apply as a volunteer.
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