by Dr. Jioni Lewis in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education beginning in Summer 2025. We study the influence of discrimination (e.g., gendered racism) on the mental and physical health of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We also examine resistance, healing, and protective factors that buffer against the harmful effects of discrimination, such as coping strategies, racial identity, and radical healing.
The individual who fills this position will be involved in all aspects of the research process and administrative duties related to managing a research lab. A time commitment of one year is preferred.
Duties include:
Coordinating multiple studies related to discrimination and health
Hiring, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
Recruiting participants
Collecting and managing data
Conducting literature searches
Assisting with IRB management, grant applications, and lab and grant budget
This position requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, maturity, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills. Professional development opportunities will be available. This position is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in gaining research experience prior to graduate school in Psychology or related fields.
Required qualifications include:
A Bachelor’s degree
Prior experience with research in Psychology or a related field
Preferred qualifications include:
Prior research coordination, leadership, and/or management experience
Interest in the research topics and aims of the lab, including racism, sexism, and BIPOC communities
Prior experience with and/or interest in gaining independent research experience
How To Apply:
If you are interested, please email lewislab@umd.edu for application instructions.
Coordinating multiple studies related to discrimination and health
Hiring, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
Recruiting participants
Collecting and managing data
Conducting literature searches
Assisting with IRB management, grant applications, and lab and grant budget
This position requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, maturity, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills. Professional development opportunities will be available. This position is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in gaining research experience prior to graduate school in Psychology or related fields.
Required qualifications include:
A Bachelor’s degree
Prior experience with research in Psychology or a related field
Preferred qualifications include:
Prior research coordination, leadership, and/or management experience
Interest in the research topics and aims of the lab, including racism, sexism, and BIPOC communities
Prior experience with and/or interest in gaining independent research experience
How To Apply:
If you are interested, please email lewislab@umd.edu for application instructions.