Summer 2014 Internship
Center for Behavioral and Decision Research
Carnegie Mellon University
Description:
The CBDR summer internship is open to students who are interested in gaining familiarity with and executing research in the field of judgment and decision-making. The Center includes researchers with training in social and cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, marketing, neuroscience, organizational behavior, and public policy. Interns will spend approximately 36 hours/week working in close contact with faculty and graduate students affiliated with the center. Work includes conducting experiments with CBDR researchers in the lab and field (on our Data Truck). In weekly seminars, researchers will present the results of the research conducted by the interns the previous week and lead workshops on related topics (e.g., from intertemporal choice to the graduate admissions process). Interns will be provided with free university housing and access to university facilities, but will be responsible for all other costs (e.g., transportation, travel, and meals).
The deadline for applications is February 21st, 2014. All applicants must commit to attending the entire program (arriving on 6/15/2014 and departing on 7/25/2014). Applicants who cannot attend the entire program will automatically be removed from consideration (please check your calendar and final exam schedule in advance before submitting an application).
How To Apply:
1. A one-page cover letter describing your research experience and interests. Please explain why you would like to attend the program, as well as whether you intend to attend graduate school in a related field. This letter should also briefly summarize previous research experience including work in a lab, thesis, and/or research methods coursework. This letter should end with a verbal certification that the applicant can attend the program in its entirety.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae. Please include your university, major, relevant courses, relevant research experience, GPA, expected graduation date, email address, and a working telephone number.
3. A letter of reference from a member of your academic community: a graduate student, post-doctoral researcher, or professor.
Applications should be submitted to the Center for Behavioral and Decision Research laboratory manager, Ms. Tess Bailie, by email (cbdr-lab@andrew.cmu.edu). Applicants will be notified of their status by March 4th. For information about the Center for Behavioral Decision Research, please visit: http://cbdr.cmu.edu.
