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 identify psychological constructs such as emotion states, autonomy support, engagement, and instructional strategies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in developmental or educational psychology
- Experience working with children (e.g., tutoring, teaching, mentoring)
- Prior coursework in PSYC 216 (Child Psychology)
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Experience coding behavior from videos is a plus, but not required
Course Credit and Time Commitment:
- New RAs: Register for 3 to 4 credit hours of PSYC 290 (12-16 hours/week during the semester)
To Apply:
Download the application form: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13feq5ogpkOiyQuacMMk9txuUupDsTvm5?usp=sharing
Please complete the application form and email it along with your unofficial transcript to:
📧psych-cpcs@illinois.edu
We will begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews in late August or early September.
