Information about the Research Assistant Position

Credit: During the academic year, students can receive academic credit through the psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, biology or chemistry departments (3 credits= 10 hours/week, 2 credits=7 hours/week). Students can also participate in the lab on a volunteer basis. During the summer, research is completed on a volunteer basis only.

Research responsibilities include:

Work directly with infants, young children, and their families
Data collection using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques
Data management and analysis

Administrative responsibilities include:

Participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling
Maintaining records
Providing general support for the PI and staff

Independent research: Motivated RAs may conduct independent research projects. For example, past students have completed Distinguished Majors Projects, presented at local and national conferences, and have been awarded undergraduate research awards for their work.

Location: We are located in the Fontaine Research Park, at 560 Ray C Hunt Drive.