Summer 2025 Research Assistant Positions with The Lavender Lab

The Lavender Lab conducts research on the psychological, social, and cultural determinants of suicide, substance use, and other health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We also focus on identifying factors and interventions that promote resilience among LGBTQ and BIPOC adolescents and young adults. Research assistants in the lab will gain experience in using multiple research methodologies to study the forces which impact the health of diverse, intersectional communities.

Responsibilities: 

-7 hours per week in the lab
-Participant Enrollment
-Participant Monitoring
-Data Collection
-Data Cleaning
-Literature Reviews
-Infographic Creation
-Social Media Management

Qualifications: 

We are specifically looking for students who are motivated to conduct psychological research with LGBTQ and BIPOC communities, who are grounded in cultural humility, intersectionality, and social justice approaches. We are committed to creating a research team and environment that is safe from discrimination and oppression of all forms, including but not limited to: racism, anti-Blackness, heterosexism, cissexism, sexism, xenophobia, colorism, ableism, fatphobia, and classism. We ask that future members of our team are similarly committed to creating a diverse, inclusive research environment. We especially encourage and invite candidates from traditionally marginalized backgrounds to apply to join our lab. We also welcome folks from all levels of research experience and research backgrounds to join our team.

How To Apply:

To apply, please complete the Lavender Lab RA application linked here: https://forms.gle/iiXc1rryxWoKzC9r5