Jul 15, 2025

Research Assistant Position with The Center for Early Childhood Education

CECEI Research Assistant Position
Flyer

Description:
The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) is a joint initiative between the Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education (CHSE) and the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). The mission of CECEI is to conduct high quality research on early childhood education and early intervention programs in order to inform State and Federal policy, to translate research into scalable education programs and best practices, to build capacity in schools and communities, and to promote family engagement in their children’s education.

CECEI is seeking an Undergraduate or Graduate Research Assistant who will assist with producing blog and social media content and organizing outreach efforts, review CECEI/project websites, suggest revisions, and update content and formatting using Drupal (training provided), and provide other project support as needed within CECEI.

Application instructions for each position listed on website: https://education.umd.edu/research/centers/cecei/career-opportunities

How To Apply:
Please visit the CECEI Career Opportunities web page for more information and application instructions: https://education.umd.edu/research/centers/cecei/career-opportunities

Jul 14, 2025

Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Research Assistant Positions with The Cognition & Development Lab

The Cognition and Development Lab (PI: Lucas Payne Butler) investigates children’s social cognitive
development and we are looking for undergraduates who are interested in learning more about what it’s like to do scientific research!

Description: 
Research assistants will learn about the research both that our lab conducts and that is important in the wider field of social cognitive development. We try to provide research assistants in our lab with the opportunity to learn about as much of the research process as possible and your responsibilities might include things like creating stimuli for new studies, helping conduct studies with children, recording data, or reading scientific papers.

You do not need to have any prior research experience! As long as you are excited to learn about scientific research and are comfortable talking to parents and children, we would love you to apply! We are looking for applicants who have some experience working with children in any capacity.

Research assistants will need to commit 10 hours per week (in person) for 2 semesters during which they will learn about the research both that our lab conducts and that is important in the wider field of social cognitive development. We try to provide research assistants in our lab with the opportunity to learn about as much of the research process as possible and your responsibilities might include things like creating stimuli for new studies, helping conduct studies with children, recording data, or reading scientific papers.

Responsibilities:
-10 hour/week commitment
-2 semesters (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
-Responsibilities might include things like creating stimuli for new studies, helping conduct studies with children, recording data, or reading scientific papers

Qualifications:
some experience working with children in any capacity

How To Apply: 
If you are interested, please fill out the google form below. We will begin reviewing applications on 7/21/25 and the position will remain open until filled. If you have any further questions, please email teresamg@umd.edu.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf07Ior7-eZCG50BqqJtuE16WEP8x6Ps8OXLM2fwtLXKelgdg/viewform?usp=header

Jul 9, 2025

Calling All High School Students!: Neurocognitive Developmental Lab RA for A Day Program

RA for A Day
Monday, August 4, 2025
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Maryland Neuroimaging Center

Calling all high school students! The Neurocognitive Developmental Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park is hosting a fun and hands-on lab experience on campus. If you’re curious about the brain and want to explore whether neuroscience is the right field for you, this workshop is a great opportunity to gain exposure to brain research, connect with current UMD neuroscience and psychology students, and strengthen your resume.

Space is limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who are confirmed will receive an email with the lunch order form, schedule, and brief reading materials to help you prepare for the day.

This event will be held on Monday, August 4th from 9 ma - 3pm. Parking is available at the Maryland Neuroimaging Center. If you plan to use public transportation, the College Park Metro Station (Green Line) is conveniently located adjacent to campus.

Check out our website to learn more about the lab: http://ncdl.umd.edu/ics.html

Register here: go.umd.edu/RAforaday

Volunteers needed to help administer Cognitive Assessments

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist doctoral students in practicing the administration of
cognitive assessments as part of their clinical training.


This is a valuable opportunity to support future clinical psychologists in developing essential skills for their professional work. These sessions are strictly educational and non-diagnostic and are designed to help doctoral trainees become proficient in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive tests under supervision. Volunteers will be asked to participate in a mock assessment session. No prior experience or preparation is necessary, just a willingness to participate and provide a realistic practice setting. Your participation would support student learning and offer a unique, hands-on opportunity to experience cognitive psychological testing from the inside, which is something especially valuable for those interested in psychology, education, or mental health.

How To Apply:
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Botanov (ybotanov@umd.edu). Afterward, a doctoral trainee will contact you and find a mutually beneficial time to meet sometime between 7/15 and 8/03. The session will last about 2 hours on campus in the Biology/Psychology Building.

Jul 8, 2025

Post-bac Lab Manager Position with UMBC's Infant and Child Development Lab

The UMBC Infant and Child Development Lab, 
directed by Dr. Leher Singh, explores early cognitive and language development, with a focus on bilingualism and cross-cultural variation in early learning. We work with infants and children from birth to early childhood in laboratory, community, and international contexts. The initial appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of extension into a second year.

The Lab Manager will be a key contributor to the lab’s operations and research activities across four main areas, with a particular emphasis on coordinating international collaborations and supporting cross-cultural research:

Study Coordination & Data Collection
The Lab Manager will oversee all stages of data collection with infants and young children. Responsibilities include maintaining participant databases, recruiting families, scheduling and running study sessions both in the lab and in community-based settings. Statistical expertise is preferred.

Data Management & Dissemination
The Lab Manager will contribute to data processing, analysis, and dissemination. This includes organizing and cleaning data, conducting preliminary statistical analyses, and assisting with coding behavioral and language data.

Lab Administration
The Lab Manager will handle day-to-day administrative responsibilities, such as maintaining lab equipment, supporting IRB submissions, assisting with grant documentation, and updating the lab’s website and internal records.

This position is ideal for individuals considering future graduate study in psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, or a related field. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, detailing motivation and experience for this position, and CV to Dr. Leher Singh at lehers1@umbc.edu. The preferred start date is September 1, 2025. This is an in-person position.

Jul 1, 2025

Fall Internship Opportunities with Active Minds: Application Deadline is 7/9

The Active Minds Internship Program is an opportunity for 
undergraduate and graduate students, as well
as recent graduates, to contribute to Active Minds’ mission while developing valuable professional skills.

As a growing nonprofit organization, Active Minds relies on our interns tremendously as they work directly on important initiatives and projects, as well as assist staff with a variety of administrative tasks. Interns have the opportunity to do substantive work, gain experience in the nonprofit sector, and help change the culture around mental health.

Active Minds offers internships in the Fall (September–December), Spring (January–April), and Summer (June–August). Intern positions vary depending on the needs of the organization and are posted at the start of each application cycle. We expect interns to work 20 hours a week, set a consistent work schedule between 9:00am–5:00pm ET, and commit to staying on for the entire program. Active Minds pays interns a stipend of $1,250 per month.

Application Process
The application cycle for the Fall 2025 Internship program is now OPEN for applicants to apply by Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 11:59PM EST. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by late July/early August. We value the time that applicants put into completing their application, but due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide responses to phone calls or emails regarding application status.

Fall 2025 Internship Openings

Jun 18, 2025

Break into the fastest growing field of Psychology! Register for the Everything I/O Psychology Virtual Networking Event!

Everything I/O Psychology Virtual Networking Event  
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. 
Register HERE
Location: Virtual (Zoom)


The fast-growing field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology applies psychology to the workplace and studies organizational culture.

This event is an opportunity for undergraduate students to learn more about the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology inclusive of careers, graduate school, internships, professional associations/development and research. The event will consist of an I/O graduate school panel followed by Zoom breakout rooms where student participants will have the opportunity to connect with alumni and I/O professionals representing a diverse range of areas.

This event is open to all majors, but the discussion will be especially helpful for psychology students. Bring your questions! You will have the option of submitting questions via the chat box or unmuting yourself to ask the question. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Please note, this session will be recorded. RSVP via Careers4Terps to receive an event reminder and locate the Zoom log in information.

Hosted by: The Psychology Department, Psi Chi, Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.
For additional information about this event:

Questions? Contact Steve Young at syoung17@umd.edu. Hosted by the Psychology Department and the Feller Center in BSOS.

Jun 3, 2025

Research Assistant Positions with The Gendered Racial Health Disparities Research Lab

The Gendered Racial Health Disparities Research Lab is 
led by Dr. Jioni Lewis. 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.

Qualifications:
-undergraduate student
-commit to approximately 5-10 hours per week (for at least 2 semesters)

Responsibilities:
-conduct literature reviews
-assist with data collection, entry, and coding
-receive mentorship by a graduate student

Application Link: 

Any Questions:

Lab Manager Position with The Racial and Gender Health Disparities Research Lab

We are seeking a Lab Manager to join the Racial and 
Gender Health Disparities Research Lab directed
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.

Jun 2, 2025

APA Psychology Grad School Virtual Fair: Wed, Oct. 29

APA Virtual Psychology Graduate School Fair (October 29)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
12:00 Noon-4:00 pm ET
https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=8a1a6f2b-265b-46ab-ab30-b2df00f9244b

The APA is pleased to announce that the fall 2025 APA Virtual Psychology Graduate School Fair is happening on October 29th from noon-4pm (Eastern)! Registration for all prospective psychology graduate students is FREE, and registration for programs is available at affordable prices. The goal of the APA Virtual Psychology Graduate School Fair is to connect graduate psychology programs with current undergraduates, graduate students seeking to further their education beyond their current degree, and individuals returning for their graduate education. Additionally, APA staff will be on hand from 10am-noon (ET) to answer students’ general questions about applying to graduate school in psychology.

The APA Virtual Psychology Graduate School Fair is open to all graduate psychology degree (MA/MS/PsyD/PhD/EdD/Other) granting institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and all areas of psychology are encouraged to participate, including health service psychology, scientific and applied psychology, and general psychology programs. Students who register will have the opportunity to meet virtually with recruiters from any of the participating programs. Individuals can come for a short time and meet with a select few recruiters or stay for the whole event and meet with everyone, depending on their schedule and interest. To learn more and register for the event, visit https://www.careereco.com/events/APA

May 30, 2025

Full-time Mental Health Program Associate Position with Capital Clubhouse

Now Hiring: Clubhouse Program Associate – Mental Health Community
Location: Washington, DC | Full-Time | Capital Clubhouse

About Capital Clubhouse: Capital Clubhouse is a welcoming, recovery-centered community for adults living with mental illness. Guided by the evidence-based Clubhouse model, we help our members achieve their goals in employment, education, housing, and wellness by working together in an inclusive, respectful environment.

About the Role:
As a Clubhouse Program Associate, you’ll be a generalist staff member—working side-by-
side with members throughout the daily life of the Clubhouse. You’ll support a wide range of
activities, including developing Transitional Employment opportunities in the community,
supporting members’ job goals, and helping with daily Clubhouse operations like outreach,
meals, or communications. No two days are exactly alike, but every day centers on
relationships, purpose, and shared responsibility.

What You’ll Do:

 • Collaborate with members on day-to-day Clubhouse work (kitchen, office, community
outreach, etc.)
 • Develop and support Transitional Employment (TE) placements, including outreach to
employers and job site coordination
 • Assist members with employment goals, including job search and on-the-job support
 • Help coordinate social, recreational, and wellness programming
 • Foster an environment of dignity, equality, and shared decision-making

What We’re Looking For:
 • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
 • Experience with vulnerable populations is a plus
 • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services preferred
 • Comfort with technology: Microsoft Office, email, social media
 • Passion for mental health recovery, equity, and community-building

Why Join Us?
Capital Clubhouse is more than a workplace — it’s a community. You’ll join a small,
passionate team working to create opportunity, connection, and hope for people living with
mental illness. We provide training in the Clubhouse model and room for professional
growth.

How To Apply:
Send a resume and short cover letter to: amuhlbach@capitalclubhouseinc.org
Learn more at: www.capitalclubhouseinc.org

Senior Teaching Assistant and Associate Teacher Positions with The Ivymount School

Ivymount School is actively recruiting for our 
Senior Teaching Assistant and Associate Teacher Positions with a June start date. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm. Ivymount offers great benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Apply at this link: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Ivymount/

Ivymount is a non-public special education school located in Rockville, Maryland. Since our founding in 1961, Ivymount has been a leader in developing and delivering evidence-based special education services and programs to meet the evolving needs of our neurodiverse community. Ivymount provides staff with exceptional training and opportunities for professional growth in the areas of special education, psychology, and applied behavior analysis.  

Full-time Clinical Assistant Position with The Kennedy Krieger Institute NBU


The Clinical Assistant will provide direct care and supervision of patients admitted to the Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit, implement written behavioral and educational protocols, and collect data on patient-specific target behaviors.

The Clinical Assistants work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities admitted to the inpatient NBU for treatment of severe problem behavior.


Description: 
The Neurobehavioral Unit primarily serves children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21; however, we periodically admit individuals over the age of 21. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including: autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual disability, sleep disorders, feeding disorders, stereotypic movement disorder with self-injurious behavior, and various genetic, metabolic and chromosomal disorders. Patients are admitted for the assessment and treatment of severe behavioral problems.

Common types of behavioral problems treated on the NBU include:
Self-injurious behavior (SIB)
Aggression
Destructive or disruptive behavior
Bilingual (Spanish) candidates welcomed to apply!
Keyword: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Clinical, Pediatric, Psychology

Responsibilities
1. Review and implement a variety of patient-specific and general NBU written behavioral and educational protocols.
2. Accurately collect and clearly report data on specified patient behaviors; provide daily record of patient care activities.
3. Follow unit safety procedures using safe handling techniques and approved physical management procedures (including patient transport and blocking for both patient protections from self-injurious behaviors, and self-protection from staff-directed aggressive behavior) and ensure the safety of your surroundings.
4. Provide physical care (washing/bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, etc.) to all patients as appropriate to the patient’s level of adaptive skills and needs. Ensure patient has all appropriate personal care and treatment items at all times.
5. Implement patient’s daily schedule of unit activities and engage patient even during times of unscheduled specific activity; adhere to general unit schedule.
6. Utilize appropriate prompting sequence, as minimally as needed, to assist the patient to participate in task or activity at the highest level of independence; modify tasks to ensure maximum patient participation and engagement; assist in developing and implementing activities designed to increase target appropriate skills.
7. Maintain unit cleanliness and organization by replacing materials after use, returning supplies and materials to proper storage locations, ensuring safe, clean and well-supplied programming areas, cleaning up after self and patients and keeping areas free of extraneous materials.
8. Assist in training activities for newly hired clinical assistants, as needed.
9. Assist in the assessment of adaptive, leisure and self-help skills, potential reinforcers and problem behaviors, as needed.

Qualifications:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Must be physically present at the assigned job site.
Must have the ability to move about and work with children with severe behavioral disorders, including the ability to assume a variety of physical postures sufficient to interact with and manage patient behavior such as standing, walking, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting of materials, objects, and/or patients.
Must be able to lift and carry child, adolescent and adult patients and provide physical restraint according to protocol.

*May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood pathogens, and aggressive or combative patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to participate and pass Assaultive Behavior Management Workshop, safe transport techniques (patient lifting, carrying, etc.), and other employee competency trainings that are provided by department.

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
Six months of previous experience working with the developmentally disabled and/or individuals with severe behavior problems is preferred.

Benefits:
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

The targeted staring salary/hourly rate for an entry-level candidate for this position is $17/h - $20/h.

Minimum pay range
USD $32,423.04/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $50,596.42/Yr.

Vacancy ID 11581
Job Location : Street 707 N Broadway
# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore
Pos. Type Regular Full Time

May 29, 2025

CAIP Lab Storytelling Workshop Wed. 6/11


Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Author, The Early Career Researcher's Toolbox Editor, Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Join Us for a Full-Day Workshop
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:30am-4:30pm Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center Room 1215 4131 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742

Register https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_e8PtQBx9WR5RRzM

What To Expect?
Full-day program for anyone in an academic setting who wants to improve how they communicate at work. What is storytelling and how do artists tell stories? What goes into a short story versus a long story? How do you infuse storytelling into academic products like talks, journal articles, and graduate school applications?

Features: 
Learn to tell stories using the stories you love Highly interactive group activities How-to demonstrations of storytelling at work Live one-on-one sessions of people receiving mentoring about they stories they want to tell Extended Q and A session All offered at no cost!

May 21, 2025

Full-time Project Coordinator/Faculty Assistant Position with The Social Learning and Decisions Lab

The Social Learning and Decisions Lab (https://sldlab.umd.edu/, PI: Caroline Charpentier) at the
University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking applications for a full-time project coordinator/research assistant (formal title: Faculty Specialist) to start in August or September 2025. 

Current research in the lab focuses on uncovering the behavioral and neural computations involved in human social and affective decision-making, with a strong interest in how individual variability in these processes relate to neurodiversity and psychopathology.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in preparation for a graduate career, and to play a crucial role in a NIMH-funded fMRI study as well as other smaller projects in the lab. The position is full-time (40 hr/week) for one year. Salary will be competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits.

Responsibilities:
-Screening, recruiting and testing participants for a large task-based neuroimaging (fMRI) study focused on examining multiple aspects of social learning in neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals (~50% effort)
-Assisting with other projects in the lab, including a study using naturalistic paradigms to better understand strategic thinking and trust. (~20% effort)
-Contributing to data analyses (especially data parsing and processing) for the above projects, conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. (~10% effort)
-Recruiting, training and supervising undergraduate research assistants. (~10% effort)
-Managing day-to-day lab activities (shared accounts, participants payment, updates to lab website, IRB protocol amendments, maintaining/ordering equipment). (~10% effort)

Qualifications: 
-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or other related field (required)
-Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (required)
-Experience with recruiting and testing human participants through task-based (PsychoPy) and/or MRI studies (required)
-Good computational skills, including computer programming (R, Python, or Matlab) and data analysis/statistics (preferred)
-Interest in social neuroscience, behavioral economics, and/or computational psychiatry (preferred)
-Desire to work with neurodivergent populations (preferred)
-Experience with fMRI data collection protocols and fMRI data analysis (preprocessing, GLMs) (preferred)

How To Apply:
To express interest and/or for any question, please email your CV and a short email describing your fit to the position to Caroline Charpentier (ccharpen@umd.edu). The application portal and official job posting will be available soon through the University of Maryland.

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