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Resilient Adaptation across Culture and Context
(RACC) Lab, University of Maryland, College Park
The RACC Lab is seeking bright and motivated undergraduate research assistants to join our research team for Fall 2026.
(RACC) Lab, University of Maryland, College Park
The RACC Lab is seeking bright and motivated undergraduate research assistants to join our research team for Fall 2026.
Flyer and more information HERE.
Description:
The RACC Lab conducts research on how different processes of risk and protection support or
undermine the identity development, adaptation, and health outcomes of youth and families from
adversity-exposed, ethnic-racial minority, and immigrant backgrounds. A primary focus of our
RACC lab is to understand what cultural and contextual processes strengthen pathways to typical
and atypical patterns of development.
Responsibilities:
● Conduct literature reviews and research summaries
● Assist in data coding and transcriptions
● Assist in data entry, collection, and management
● Participate in community outreach activities
● Attend weekly lab meetings
Qualifications:
● Excited and motivated about research on ethnic-racial minority & immigrant
communities
● Must commit to approximately 6-12 hours a week
● Will be required to register for course credit PSYC 479 (Please see department guidelines
for other PSYC 479 requirements)
● Engage in community outreach
● Strong academic background (i.e., Minimum 3.0 GPA)
● Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills
How To Apply:
Interested individuals should fill out this form. If you have any questions, please email us at RACCLab@umd.edu
Description:
The RACC Lab conducts research on how different processes of risk and protection support or
undermine the identity development, adaptation, and health outcomes of youth and families from
adversity-exposed, ethnic-racial minority, and immigrant backgrounds. A primary focus of our
RACC lab is to understand what cultural and contextual processes strengthen pathways to typical
and atypical patterns of development.
Responsibilities:
● Conduct literature reviews and research summaries
● Assist in data coding and transcriptions
● Assist in data entry, collection, and management
● Participate in community outreach activities
● Attend weekly lab meetings
Qualifications:
● Excited and motivated about research on ethnic-racial minority & immigrant
communities
● Must commit to approximately 6-12 hours a week
● Will be required to register for course credit PSYC 479 (Please see department guidelines
for other PSYC 479 requirements)
● Engage in community outreach
● Strong academic background (i.e., Minimum 3.0 GPA)
● Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills
How To Apply:
Interested individuals should fill out this form. If you have any questions, please email us at RACCLab@umd.edu
