Summer/Fall 2022 Research Assistant Positions
Full Position Announcement
Description:
The Diversity and Intergroup Relations Lab is seeking research assistants to begin in Summer or Fall of 2022. RAs will assist the Principal Investigator (Dr. Linda Zou) and other lab members with various tasks related to studying how social contexts affect intergroup attitudes and behavior, particularly among racial and ethnic groups. Our research seeks to confront the causes and consequences of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination using social psychological theory and experimental methods, while integrating insights from other disciplines (e.g., sociology, political science).
Research Assistants will have the opportunity to gain experience with statistical analysis in SPSS, lead an independent research project under the mentorship of the PI, gain experience with applying for and presenting conference posters, and receive career advice and assistance with the graduate school application process.
-Data management
-Reviewing literature
-Preparing stimuli
-Coding data
-Data analysis
-Recruiting subjects
-Running subjects
-Able to commit to at least 3 hours a week.
-Able to commit to at least 2 semesters.
-Interested in intergroup relations, diversity, stereotyping, racial inequality, or related areas.
Description:
The Diversity and Intergroup Relations Lab is seeking research assistants to begin in Summer or Fall of 2022. RAs will assist the Principal Investigator (Dr. Linda Zou) and other lab members with various tasks related to studying how social contexts affect intergroup attitudes and behavior, particularly among racial and ethnic groups. Our research seeks to confront the causes and consequences of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination using social psychological theory and experimental methods, while integrating insights from other disciplines (e.g., sociology, political science).
Research Assistants will have the opportunity to gain experience with statistical analysis in SPSS, lead an independent research project under the mentorship of the PI, gain experience with applying for and presenting conference posters, and receive career advice and assistance with the graduate school application process.
Responsibilities:
-Programming studies-Data management
-Reviewing literature
-Preparing stimuli
-Coding data
-Data analysis
-Recruiting subjects
-Running subjects
Qualifications:
-Must be in good academic standing with the University.-Able to commit to at least 3 hours a week.
-Able to commit to at least 2 semesters.
-Interested in intergroup relations, diversity, stereotyping, racial inequality, or related areas.
How To Apply:
If interested, please complete the Research Assistant Application and attach your resume and unofficial transcript. Review of applications will begin Friday, April 22, 2022.
