choices and experiences. We investigate biased beliefs that drive inequality, such as incorrect assumptions about poverty or misguided understandings of sexual harassment. We also explore the meaning people ascribe to decisions and how different perceptions of choices can affect decision goals, strategies, and outcomes.
Responsibilities
We are seeking undergraduate applicants who want to be a research assistant for Fall 2025-Spring 2026 (enrolling in PSYC 479 to receive course credit for their work). As part of the lab, you will engage in a variety of research activities that contribute to our quest for new insights into decision making, inequality, prejudice, and more, including:
-administering surveys or collecting data in other ways
-coding different archives (e.g., magazine articles, books)
-organizing study materials and programming online surveys
-conducting reviews of previously published research
-assisting with data entry
Qualifications
We don’t expect or require that you’ve had previous experience working in a research lab. We do require a 3.0 GPA or higher in psychology and overall, and we hope to recruit research assistants who commit to working in the lab for at least 2 semesters.
When and How to Apply:
Complete the application here: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_2i9Ee7ej02V7E10
Learn more about CHIP Lab here: https://www.chippsychlab.com
Questions? Contact Dr. Cheek: ncheek@umd.eduWhen? Review of applications begins Friday, 4/18 & continues until positions are filled
