Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Department of Psychology Information

University Information

Study Spots on Campus

There’s no worse feeling than facing the cold, carrying a bag loaded with books across campus only to find that someone else has sprawled their assignments across your favorite table in the Commons Room. It’s even worse when there’s not an empty seat in sight.

No need to fret. There are plenty of study spots nearby — if you know where to look.

For more suggestions, click here.

 

Undergraduate Research / Internship / Job Opportunities

Directed Research Opportunity

The Roecklein Lab is recruiting a Directed Research student for the Spring 2024 semester to assist with Friday evening melatonin collections. These visits occur every other Friday (two per month) and require being in lab with participants and another lab member from about 5pm to up to 3am. During this time, the student will follow a protocol consisting of prep for, and collection of saliva samples for melatonin assay. This position is ideal for individuals who are night owls or would like directed research experience but have limited daytime hours. Please email amk239@pitt.edu for more details!

 

Graduate School Information

MS in Public Health Data Science

The Master of Science in Public Health Data Science in Temple’s College of Public Health helps students gain the skills to become a public health data scientist and improve healthcare and population health. Students will develop a strong biostatistical and programming foundation, a mastery of targeted data analysis, and be prepared to analyze and utilize “big health data” or “complex study designs."

Application information can be found on our website.

 

MPH in Applied Biostatistics

The Master of Public Health in Applied Biostatistics in Temple’s College of Public Health prepares students for careers in public health research and practice, as well as biomedical or pharmaceutical research. The curriculum emphasizes commonly used and advanced statistical techniques to effectively address public health concerns and answer pressing research questions.

More information can be found on our website. 

 

Post-Graduate Employment Opportunities

Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience

The Yale Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) and Yale Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program (SANA) will select one or more highly qualified college graduates for research fellowship positions at the Yale Child Study Center (CSC). The Yale CSC is a leading institution for clinical diagnostic services and multidisciplinary research on ASD involving behavioral neuroscience, physiology, neuroimaging, molecular genetics, and early intervention. Through extensive interdepartmental collaborations, the SANA Program brings together experts in developmental psychopathology, experimental psychology, eye-tracking, and psychophysiology as well as statistics, neuroimaging, and computational science. The program is led by Dr. Kasia Chawarska and co-directed by Drs. Suzanne Macari, Kelly Powell, and Angelina Vernetti. For more information and a list of recent publications, visit the lab website:
https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/

The position is one year in duration with a salary of $39,480.00. Postgraduate positions are open to those who will have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree before beginning the position, but not doctoral degrees. Reappointment to a second year may be possible and will be determined 4-6 months prior to the end date. Anticipated start date is July 2024. This is not a remote opportunity. This position is located at the Child Study Center on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT.

Application Deadline: January 24, 2024, 11:59 pm EST

For more information about the position and how to apply, please visit this website.

Please contact sanalab@yale.edu for any questions.