Current Openings in the DSL

Please see the descriptions below for more information on available research positions in the DSL. Feel free to email any questions you may have for either opening.

Graduate Student Researcher:

Description: one (1) position available for a graduate student researcher (GSR). Candidate must apply and be admitted to the Brain and Cognitive Sciences graduate program in the Psychology department at SIUC (for more information on applying, click here).

Tasks/Duties: the GSR will be responsible for (1) collecting and analyzing data, (2) maintaining the laboratory database, (3) preparing data for publication, (4) supervising and training new lab members, and (5) developing independent research projects for the masters and doctoral degrees.

Qualifications: a BA degree is required. Undergraduate training in psychology, engineering, computer science, or biology is preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience conducting experimental research in psychology or a related field.

Undergraduate Researcher:

Description: three (3) positions are available immediately for undergraduate researchers (UR). Positions are on a volunteer basis for 8-10 hours per week. Course credit is also available.

Tasks/Duties: the UR will receive in-depth training in experimental psychology, including (1) experimental design, (2) data collection and (3) analysis. Daily activities will include assisting with all aspects of the lab's functioning, such as recruitment, testing, and literature searches. Supplementary training is also available for UR's interested in advanced professional skills (e.g., computer programming, image analysis, neural network modeling, etc.).

Qualifications: enrollment and good standing in an undergraduate program at SIUC is required, and a major in psychology or a related field is preferred. Preference will also be given to students who are available for two consecutive semesters, and/or those interested in pursuing an Honors Thesis in psychology.