Are you interested in a career as a researcher or clinician specializing in ethnic minority mental health?
Getting involved in a research lab is a great way to learn how scientific knowledge is produced and to discover whether this field is right for you.
Research assistants in my lab work closely with me and a team of graduate students on one or more studies related to race, culture and mental health practice. Depending on the project, you will have an opportunity to receive training in qualitative and quantitative research methods and participate in such aspects as the development of research questions and hypotheses, literature reviews, design and distribution of surveys, coding and analysis of video data, data entry and management, and presentation of research findings.
Most students who work in my lab are graduate students in psychology or social work. While most research assistant positions are unpaid, some students receive federal work-study funds.
Requirements for research assistants
Commitment to working 6-8 hours/week, including research meetings
Consistent attendance and active participation in research meetings
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Is a good team player-- volunteers for tasks, supports other students and labmates, shows initiative and seeks feedback
Demonstrates interest in social justice and diversity issues
Professionalism and attention to detail
Emotional maturity
Foreign language skills (especially Asian languages) desired but not required
How to apply
Please send the information below, along with your CV and transcript, to my lab manager Gahwan Yoo (gahwan.yoo@nyu.edu).
Your name and contact information
Your GPA
Hours you are available to work
A brief description of what you hope to get out of being a research assistant
Your research interests (be specific)
Your career goals
Relevant work and research experience (if any)
Which lab projects are you interested in joining and why?