Our student research assistants (RAs) are actively involved in conducting hands-on research in the fields of developmental and health psychology. RAs are involved in all aspects of the research process, including hypothesis generation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of conference presentations and manuscripts. We train students on advanced behavioral, observational, and statistical methodology and offer intensive mentoring. Students who have worked at the Institute have gone to top graduate programs and have received fellowships. We seek highly motivated and responsible students to join our productive and engaging laboratory at the Berger Institute. RAs are expected to work independently and collaboratively on assigned tasks and research projects, attend weekly research meetings, and maintain frequent and regular communication with research team members.
Interested in becoming a research assistant for the Berger Institute?
We typically employ 15-20 Research Assistants each semester and our RAs often continue working in the lab for multiple years. Students interested in applying for a position are required to commit to a minimum of six (6) total hours per week for a minimum of two (2) semesters. Students may select funding or course credit as compensation, receiving either receive course credit or an hourly wage for work conducted as a research assistant.
Expectations and Requirements
- Commitment to a minimum of two semesters working in the lab (one of which may be a summer semester).
- Commitment to 6-10 hours/week, including attending weekly 1-hour research lab meetings.
- A minimum of a 9.0 GPA (equivalent to a 3.0 GPA) is preferred.
Availability
Research Assistant positions are posted on Handshake as they become available, usually at the beginning of each semester. Please see Handshake for application requirements and due dates.
If you are interested in learning more about our work, please reach out to Dylan (dylhoell @ cmc.edu) and Ashley (ashromero @ cmc.edu) to schedule a brief informational meeting.