Nov 18, 2025

RACC Lab Research Assistant Positions

Undergraduate Research Positions for the 
Resilient Adaptation across Culture and Context
(RACC) Lab, University of Maryland, College Park


The RACC Lab, directed by Dr. Fanita Tyrell is seeking bright and motivated undergraduate research assistants to join our research team for Spring 2026.

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 lab meetings

Qualifications:
● Excited and motivated about research on ethnic-racial minority & immigrant
communities
● Must commit to approximately 5-15 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. We will begin reviewing applications on
12/01/2025 and positions will remain open until the deadline. If you have any questions, please
email us at RACCLab@umd.edu. or the lab manager, Bailey Skeeter at bskeeter@umd.edu.

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