Become a research assistant!

Responsibilities of a research assistant:

• Develop/review test materials
• Assist in study preparation and execution
• Recruit study participants
• Enter/verify data
• Perform clerical/administrative tasks around the lab
• Conduct literature reviews

Qualifications of a research assistant:

• Strong GPA
• Interest in I/O psychology
• Reliability
• Ability to work on teams
• Background in one or more of the following areas:
  research design, statistics, computer programming, and/or psychology

Benefits of being a research assistant:

• Learn about careers and graduate programs in psychology.
• Gain research experience relevant in graduate admissions.
• Earn detailed letters of reference.
• Get a first-hand understanding of the psychological research design and process.
• Gain experience working in a team environment.
• Develop computer and research skills (Microsoft Office, DOS, library use).
• Opportunity to write a senior honors thesis or other milestone projects.
• Research assistants may work for credit hours or pay, depending on experience level and funding.