Interested in joining the Chadwick Lab as a research assistant?
We are currently not accepting new lab members for Spring 2026. Recruitment for undergraduate research assistants will take place again in the Spring of 2026.
In the Chadwick Lab, research assistants must commit to two consecutive semesters (though they can be a combination of course credit and volunteer options).
Research assistant duties (regardless of which option you might be interested in) include committing a set number of hours per week to lab work and attending a 1-hour weekly lab meeting on Mondays from 1-2 pm.
You will be able to choose your own lab hours, but these will be set for the same time every week (e.g., you could choose to come in on Tuesdays 1-3pm, but then must come each week at that specific time). You will be expected to work in the lab room in person in Sterling Hall.
What does a research assistant do?
- Review literature
- Program online surveys
- Data analysis & organization
- Adopt a celebrity alter-ego and complete surveys to test them for errors
- Anything that the lab needs!
Lab meetings:
- Discuss ongoing projects and trouble-shooting issues
- Watching presentations and giving feedback
- Discussing articles
Types of RA Positions Available:
Research Assistant – Course Credit (this option will be prioritized)
- RAs who sign up for course credit can sign up for 2-3 credits as an independent study through GWS or Psychology. You receive a grade for the quality of work conducted in lab and there is a semester project. But generally, no other homework!
Research Assistant – Volunteer
- For students who wish to work in the lab and learn research skills, but who are not participating in the lab for course credit
- Volunteers are still expected to perform the duties of an RA, but are only required to commit 3 hours per week (2 hours in the lab and 1 hour lab meeting)
Interested in applying? Click the link below to fill out the Google Form Application!