Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Have you applied for April graduation? If so, please plan to join us for a celebration of your success!

More details can be found here.

With the changing seasons and the holidays approaching, food insecurity can become a greater concern for some in our community. Community members will find on-campus and off-campus resources on this webpage.

Pitt affiliates impacted by the recent disruption in SNAP benefit disbursements are encouraged to utilize available campus and community resources, including the Pitt Pantry and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The Pitt Pantry will continue operating on its regular fall semester schedule and is closely monitoring inventory in anticipation of increased demand. All students (graduate and undergraduate), faculty, and staff are welcome to visit the Pantry to supplement their nutrition with healthy, no-cost food options.
Additionally, students are encouraged to contact the Care and Resource Support Office for assistance in accessing additional resources. This office is dedicated to addressing a wide range of student needs and connecting students with appropriate support services.

Dear students,

Thanks for your continued interest in the Institute of Politics & the Elsie Hillman Civic Forum. We offer paid and unpaid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Our applications are open now for our fall programs. The deadlines vary depending on the program. Visit our website for more information https://www.elsiehillmanforum.pitt.edu/apply.

Graduate Students

• Ambassadors for Civic Engagement Fellowship are paid $15 per hour and will be working with the Hill CDC.
• IOP Policy & Elsie Engagement Interns are paid $15 per hour and work at the Institute of Politics. Open to both graduate and undergraduate students.

Undergraduate Students

• Doris Carson Williams Internship students will earn 3 credits through the Frederick Honors College and will intern with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA on corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Elsie Honors Scholars students can earn 3 credits through the Frederick Honors College and are paid $15 to intern with community-based organizations.
• IOP Policy & Elsie Engagement Interns are paid $15 per hour and work at the Institute of Politics. Open to both graduate and undergraduate students.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

   Dr. Tasha Peacock
   IOP & Elsie Hillman Civic Forum
   University of Pittsburgh
   710 Alumni Hall
   Pittsburgh, PA 15213

If you haven't registered yet for the 2026 Laurel Highlands Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, hosted by Saint Francis University on April 18, 2026, you still can. This annual conference brings together undergraduate researchers and faculty for a day of thought-provoking presentations, meaningful conversations, and a celebration of student scholarship in psychology.

Details about the conference—including abstract submission, registration, and the full schedule—can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/francis.edu/saintfrancisuniversity/home

We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an engaging, inspiring, and rewarding experience.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me:
Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg, Ph.D.
sfgrinberg@francis.edu
Library Hall 315; 814-472-3056
Saint Francis University, P.O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940-0600

I look forward to seeing you there!

Thinking about getting involved in research? Want to connect more with psychology research faculty? Start here!

This March, the Psychology Equity, Inclusion, and Community (PEIC) Undergraduate Committee is hosting two events designed to help undergraduate students connect with research faculty, learn about undergraduate RA positions, and explore pathways into research and academic careers.

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☕ Faculty Coffee Chat
Thursday, March 19 | 12–1 PM | 4125 Sennott Square
Stop by for a casual coffee chat with a psychology faculty member to learn about their work, ask questions about getting involved in research, and explore potential academic and career paths. Drop in anytime during the hour. Coffee and pastries will be provided!

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👥 Faculty Panel on Undergraduate RA Positions
Thursday, March 26 | 5:30–7:00 PM | 4127 Sennott Square (Martin Room)
Meet faculty who are currently recruiting undergraduate research assistants. During the first hour, faculty will answer questions about their research, the RA application process in their labs, and what they look for in strong applicants. In the final 30 minutes, panelists will move to breakout tables so students can connect with faculty in smaller groups. Students are welcome to attend for the full event or drop in for part of it

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Whether you're just starting to explore research or ready to apply for an RA position, these events are a great way to learn more and make connections!

📣 For updates and additional details, follow us on Instagram: @peic_pittundergrad

Dr. Melissa Libertus is looking for psychology majors to work as an undergraduate research assistant this summer in the Kids' Thinking Lab. Please see the website for more information and for the application.

Applications will be accepted until March 16, 2026.

The Food and Addiction Science and Treatment Lab at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is recruiting for 2 full-time research coordinators: a lab manager and a data manager! The FAST Lab is led by Dr. Ashley Gearhardt (https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fastlab/). The coordinators will be supporting an R01 grant examining ultra-processed food addiction using methods including neuroimaging, continuous blood glucose monitoring, ecological momentary assessments, and experimental and survey designs with human participants.

These positions are ideal for applicants with undergraduate degrees in psychology or related fields looking for additional training before pursuing graduate training in clinical psychology. Responsibilities include study administration, IRB management, financial processing, participant recruitment and data collection, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and supporting ongoing manuscripts and research projects. The data manager will have an additional focus on data management, cleaning, processing and analyses, and strong skills in R are encouraged ( additional familiarity with SPSS is helpful). 

These are full-time, benefits-eligible positions with an initial one-year appointment and the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is Spring to early Summer 2026, with some flexibility depending on candidate availability.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV through here:

Lab Manager: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/274682/lab-manager

Data Manager: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/274685/data-manager

Clinical Research Specialist (https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/161076/job):

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to data collection, data management, participant recruitment and retention, and lab administration. Opportunities to contribute to computational modeling and other analyses of behavioral, clinical, and neuroimaging data are also available. Prior experience in these latter areas, while advantageous, is not required.

The following skills are required: experience working with people with psychopathology and/or behavioral assessment. The following skills are preferred: programming (R, Python, Matlab, Bash or similar); [f]MRI processing and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and quantitative skills, programming experience, some experience in psychology or neuroscience research, and an interest in clinical applications of computational/cognitive neuroscience. However, applicants are not expected to have expertise in all areas and applicants with strong interests, but limited exposure, in these areas are also encouraged to apply.

Please provide a cover letter and a list of 3 references with your application.

Data Analyst (https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/161085/job):

This position will play a critical role in building and maintaining analysis pipelines, ensuring
data quality, conducting analyses, and serving as a technical resource for lab members. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills in neuroimaging and computational methods with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse research projects.

Core responsibilities:

• designing and maintaining analysis pipelines for neuroimaging (functional and structural MRI), psychophysiological, behavioral, and passive sensing data
• ensuring best practices for data organization and analysis
• performing statistical analyses and generating visualizations for ongoing research projects
• serving as a technical resource for other lab members.

Preferred qualifications:

• experience with neuroimaging analysis (e.g., FSL, AFNI, SPM, ANTs, Freesurfer)
• strong programming skills
• experience with version control systems (e.g., GitHub)
• knowledge of basic statistical approaches (e.g., linear regression)
• strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• excellent communication skills

Other helpful skills include: computational modeling of behavior (e.g., reinforcement learning), psychophysiological data analysis (e.g., pupillometry, skin conductance), analysis of passive sensing data (e.g., GPS), machine learning-based neuroimaging analyses, and advanced statistical approaches (e.g., multilevel modeling).

The following materials are required for consideration: Cover letter, names of 3 references, link to GitHub repository or other code examples.

The Child Affect and Behavior Lab, directed by Spencer C. Evans, Ph.D., in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami, is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator (Research Associate 1) to support a new foundation-funded study and related projects in child clinical psychology. This position is ideal for a post-baccalaureate applicant seeking strong research experience before applying to Ph.D. programs in psychology or related fields. A two-year commitment is strongly preferred. This is a full-time, in-person, benefits-eligible position based in Coral Gables, Florida, with a flexible start date, anticipated around June 1, 2026.

Position Description:

The coordinator will play a central role in a new study examining children’s digital media use, frustration, transitions, and mental health, while also supporting the lab’s broader research on youth irritability, disruptive behavior, emotional dysregulation, assessment, and intervention. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day study operations; participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and retention; assisting with child and caregiver assessments; supporting intensive longitudinal and follow-up data collection (e.g., EMA, smartphone-based audio, wearable devices, and surveys); helping with data management, quality assurance, and IRB/regulatory tasks; and assisting with community engagement and related research activities. Some evening and weekend availability is required to accommodate family schedules.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field and at least 1 year of relevant research experience. Prior experience working with children and caregivers is required. Experience with behavioral assessment, real-time data collection, online survey platforms, and statistical software is desirable. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish-English) is preferred but not required. Strong candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work well both independently and collaboratively.

Application Information:

Interested applicants should send a single PDF containing a CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least two professional references to sevans@miami.edu. Letters of recommendation may be requested later for finalists. For full consideration, please apply by April 3, 2026, although applications may continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Additional information about the position is available here: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCareerStaff/job/Coral-Gables-FL/Research-Associate-1---Psychology_R100094896. Initial materials should be sent directly by email. Finalists may later be asked to complete additional steps through the University of Miami hiring system. Please feel free to contact Dr. Evans with any questions.

Dr. Jamilah Silver is hiring a Lab Manager / Research Program Manager in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is a full-time, 3-year time-limited position supporting a developmental psychopathology research program focused on irritability and transdiagnostic risk processes across early childhood and adolescence.

The role involves coordinating multiple research studies using multi-method approaches (e.g., behavioral assessments, ecological momentary assessment, physiological monitoring such as HRV, EEG, digital phenotyping, and longitudinal follow-ups). Responsibilities include managing day-to-day lab operations, coordinating participant recruitment and scheduling, maintaining regulatory compliance, overseeing data collection workflows, and supervising undergraduate research assistants.

Key details:

Position: Soc/Clin Research Assistant – Advanced (Lab Manager)
Institution: UNC–Chapel Hill, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Location: Chapel Hill, NC (hybrid possible depending on study phase)
Salary range: $45,000–$55,000
Appointment: Full-time, time-limited (3 years)
Application deadline: March 30, 2026

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent training/experience). Preferred experience includes developmental or clinical research with children/adolescents, multi-method data collection (e.g., EMA, physiological data, EEG), supervising research assistants, and data management. If interested, please apply here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/314346

January 23, 2026          Add/drop ends
January 30, 2026          Extended drop ends
February 1, 2026          Summer graduation application opens
February 9, 2025          Grade option (S/NC) deadline
February 16, 2026        Summer term enrollment begins
March 1, 2026               Fall graduation application opens
March 10, 2026             Last day to resign from spring term
March 20, 2026             Monitored withdrawal deadline
March 23, 2026             Spring term 2026 enrollment begins
April 24, 2026                Last day of classes
May 1, 2026                  Psychology Celebration of Graduates

Announcements will run bi-weekly throughout the summer.