UNDERGRADUATE NEWSLETTER
Volume 2, Number 32
April 18, 2014
Job Opportunities at Duke
Graduation with Distinction
In
Psychology
Graduation with Distinction (GwD) in Psychology
recognizes undergraduates who conduct an independent
research project that results in a scholarly thesis and oral
defense before a faculty committee. Participants must
meet minimum GPA requirements (3.0 overall and 3.5 in
the major), spend at least one year of research on the
project, and complete the associated thesis preparation
courses before defending the thesis and presenting the
research to Duke’s academic community. Participation in
the program is noted on the transcript during the senior
year
and
successful
completion
results
in
acknowledgment on the transcript and at graduation
ceremonies. Exceptional theses may be nominated by the
faculty advisor for consideration for the Zener Award,
presented annually to an outstanding graduating senior
in Psychology.
Students initiate the GwD process by discussing possible
research ideas with a professor. A list of faculty
accepting GwD candidates for the fall is posted here. The
advising faculty will assist students in selecting the other
two members of the committee and meet with students
at least once every other week to discuss progress on
students’ research and help them identify valuable tools
and resources.
Since 2002, over 300 students have completed GwD in
Psychology, an average of 26 students per semester. Past
research topics include: Education, Health-Related
Issues, Bilingual Development, Cultural Differences,
Consumer Behavior, Memory, Community Effects on
Individuals, and many others. Students are welcome to
look through the archive of past research to get ideas for
their own studies. These are available in the
Undergraduate Office, Room 242 Soc/Psych.
Deadline to Apply for GwD
is next Wednesday
Clinical Research Coordinator (3 positions available) Brain Stimulation and Neurophysiology Division,
Psychiatry Department at Duke University School of
Medicine
Assist with clinical research studies conducted by principal
investigator(s) at Duke University Medical Center; perform a
variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation,
documentation and analysis of clinical research data.
Complete position description here.
Research Assistant Position in the Blumenthal Lab, Duke
Medical Center
The Behavioral Medicine Program at Duke University
Medical Center is seeking a full-time position for research
assistants beginning on or around June 1, 2014 for the
ENLIGHTEN study (clinicaltrials.gov NCT1573546), an NIHfunded research study investigating the effects of diet and
exercise on heart and brain health in older adults.
Responsibilities include patient recruitment, neurocognitive
testing, data entry, and general administrative support.
Applicants must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have
excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
The
Research Assistant will work closely with the study
coordinator and other research staff to ensure that study
aims are met. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. in Psychology,
Biology, Pre-Med, or related field; previous research
experience and knowledge of Access and Excel preferred.
Minimum 1 year commitment required. To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and references to Dr. James
Blumenthal at blume003@mc.duke.edu
The Stanford GSB Behavioral Lab is looking for a new
full-time RA to begin on or about September 1st.
The Behavioral Lab is a human subjects research laboratory
for the entire GSB, and generally focuses on behavioral
marketing and organizational behavior research. The lab
supports the research of about 40 faculty and PhD students,
so RAs get exposed to a variety of research topics. This is a
great position for a recent graduate looking to get some
research experience before applying to graduate school.
Applications must be submitted online. Please follow this
link to submit a cover letter and CV for the position:
https://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/jobsearch?jobId=62563 .
April 23 !
rd
Announcements
RESEARCH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Full-time Research Assistant Position at innovation
Research & Training (iRT), a behavioral sciences research
company in Durham, NC
iRT specializes in the development, evaluation, and
dissemination of evidence-based prevention and intervention
programs for children and adolescents. Some of the
responsibilities of this position includes: literature reviews;
maintaining meeting minutes; contributing to program
development; participating in data collection, coding, and
entry; assisting with presentations, manuscript preparation,
and grant writing; and providing assistance in general
administrative and office work. More details here.
University of Rochester - Lab Manager/Research
Assistant Job Opening
The Concepts, Actions, and Objects Lab at the University of
Rochester is seeking a part- or full-time lab manager/research
assistant (under Profs. Jessica Cantlon & Brad Mahon). The
position will offer the opportunity to engage in a wide array
of research converging on the topic of conceptual thought.
The RA position will focus on the organization of concepts
and categories (e.g., faces, numbers, living things) in nonhuman primates (rhesus macaques) and humans. Techniques
will include neuroimaging (functional and structural MRI)
and behavioral testing with non-human primates and
humans.
Responsibilities will include non-human primate handling,
protocol maintenance, designing and programming stimulus
materials, and data collection and analysis. Desired skills
include behavioral, neurophysiological, or MRI training with
non-human primates, and stimulus programming experience
(e.g. E-Prime, RealBasic, MatLab, etc.). Bachelor's degree
required. The position start date is August 2014. Salary is
approximately $32K, depending on experience, plus full
benefits.
To apply, please send your CV to
caoslaboratory@gmail.com.
Lab website: http://caoslab.bcs.rochester.edu/
The Lab for Early Social Cognition at the University Of
Maryland College Park, under the Direction of Dr. Jonathan
Beier, is Seeking a Part-Time Lab Manager.
The successful applicant will coordinate the lab’s research
investigating social cognitive development in infancy through
early childhood. Our research focuses on children’s
understanding of social interactions and social relationships;
specific topics include representations of intentional agency,
relations such as affiliation and dominance, and social
motivations toward others. We use a variety of behavioral
research techniques, from looking time and eye-tracking
methodologies to more active measures of children’s social
evaluations and behaviors. See socialkidslab.umd.edu for
more details. Find information about this position here.
Research Assistant/Lab Manager at UC Davis
The Cognitive Analysis and Brain Imaging Laboratory
(CABIL) at the UC Davis MIND Institute is directed by Dr.
Tony J. Simon and funded by the National Institutes of
Health. CABIL’s mission is to investigate, explain, and
eventually treat the cognitive impairments and psychiatric
disorders experienced by children with neurodevelopmental
disorders. Currently CABIL research focuses on children with
chromosome 22q11.2 deletion (also known as Velocardiofacial
or DiGeorge) syndrome in children and adults. More
information here.
Campaigns on Environmental and Social Justice Issues Summer Jobs
As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build
membership for our partner groups, and educate and activate
citizens on pressing issues. You will also have the
opportunity to organize press conferences and build
coalitions with other non-profit organizations. While on staff,
you gain knowledge of pressing concerns our country is
facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and
obtain a firm understanding of the political process. Check
here to learn more.
The Yale Review of Undergraduate Research in Psychology
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May, 9th 2014
The Yale Review of Undergraduate Research in Psychology (YRURP) welcomes submissions by undergraduates of their
original research articles, literature reviews, and other scientific writing in the field of psychology. Our journal staff, in
conjunction with graduate and faculty advisors, is prepared to review submissions in the following areas:
***Neuroscience (including behavioral and animal) *** Clinical Psychology *** Cognitive Psychology/ Cognitive Science
***Developmental Psychology *** Social & Personality Psychology***
Submissions in other areas related to psychology (for example: educational psychology, psychology and the law, and so on)
will also be considered.
For SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (to be read BEFORE submitting), please visit
http://www.yale.edu/yrurp.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
at the French Family
Science Center 11:30 – 2:00
Psychology honors students will
present their work between 11:30
and 1:00.
Developmental Brown Bag
Thursday, April 24th, noon
Sociology-Psychology Building, Room 319
“Chronic Loneliness in Adolescence" Presented by:
Janne Vanhalst, Ph.D., Psychology & Neuroscience
Duke University
Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!