Dr. Dan Hyde is looking for an undergraduate research assistant for a longitudinal study in the Brain and Cognitive Development Lab at University of Illinois in Champaign, IL. The project uses functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and event-related potentials (ERPs) to examine the relationship between functional brain re-organization and numeracy in children from 3-6 years with a multi-wave, longitudinal design.Duties will include direct data collection with young children using brain (EEG/ERP, fNIRS) and behavioral measures, managing datasets of various types (neuroscience data,...
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, 2025
Post set to expire: May 7, 2025
Post set to expire: May 7, 2025
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Position posted: February 6, 2025
Post set to expire: May 15, 2025
Post set to expire: May 15, 2025
Are you an undergraduate student seeking research experience in a welcoming environment? Join us in the EPIC lab! Our lab is recruiting research assistants to systematically code and analyze behaviors, interactions, and decisions among contestants in the television show Survivor. We welcome students of varying experience levels to apply. Additional research opportunities on other lab projects may arise.
To apply, please send an email to Malee Powell (malinap2@illinois.edu) with a completed copy of the application form available at ...
Position posted: March 25, 2025
Post set to expire: May 25, 2025
Post set to expire: May 25, 2025
The Center for Parent-Child Studies is currently recruiting responsible, motivated undergraduate students to join our research team as behavioral coders. We are looking for students who are interested in gaining hands-on research experience in child development, parent-child interactions, and math learning.
We are now recruiting RAs for both the Summer (8-week Summer Session II) and Fall 2025 semesters.
Position Description:
Research Assistants (RAs) will assist with coding video recordings of parents and children working together on math homework...
Position posted: April 11, 2025
Post set to expire: May 31, 2025
Post set to expire: May 31, 2025
The Learning and Achievement Motivation Processes (LAMP) Lab is seeking to recruit responsible and reliable undergraduate students for research assistant roles starting in Fall 2025. 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 and 2 semester commitment will be required. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: literature reviews, data entry and processing, running in-lab experiments,...
Position posted: April 24, 2025
Post set to expire: August 24, 2025
Post set to expire: August 24, 2025
We are looking for undergraduates who are interested in gaining summer research experience and learning more about the cognitive processes involved in decision making. Our lab is engaged in several ongoing projects investigating how people search for information, learn from experience, or plan for the future. Research assistants support these projects in several ways, including running behavioral experiments in the lab, reviewing relevant literature, generating stimuli, and more. We are especially interested in students with basic programming skills, as well as those who...
Position posted: November 11, 2024
Post set to expire: November 30, 2025
Post set to expire: November 30, 2025
For now, we have completed recruitment for Summer and Fall 2025. However, there will be opportunities in future semesters. Every semester, we seek responsible, highly motivated students with an interest in language, learning, and children, to assist with both online (by scheduled Zoom appointments with participants) and in-lab research projects. Previous experience with children, and prior coursework in cognitive psychology, speech & hearing, or linguistics are very helpful. No prior research experience is required. The best time to apply for Fall and Summer is early April (i.e. now); the...
Position posted: February 11, 2025
Post set to expire: December 31, 2025
Post set to expire: December 31, 2025
We are seeking undergraduates who are (a) looking for research experience and (b) have some experience or interest in "acting." Our lab is running an escape room for research purposes. We are looking for students who want to help us by being actors in the sessions. Actors will be responsible for playing a dramatic role in the escape room experience and, essentially, running the show for any one session. No previous research experience is needed, but we do need people who are eager to participate, who are comfortable acting or playing a part, outgoing, and able to contribute at least 3 hours a...