Department of Psychology
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Student opportunity to intern with an elected official in Spring 2024

My name is Kay Schachner, student program coordinator for The Institute of Politics Elsie Hillman Civic Forum. I am reaching out to let you know about a semester-long credit-bearing program next semester called Institute of Politics Internship and Seminar.

In this interdisciplinary program, students are placed with a local, state, or federal elected official who makes policy decisions for the Wester PA region. The accompanying weekly seminar, taught by experienced government affairs professionals, teaches students about the historical, economic, and social background of Western Pennsylvania, so students can consider the various factors that influence decision makers. The program is open to any major, and participating students receive four credits in either Political Science or Public Service. Students from Allegheny and surrounding counties are eligible for the Fulton Award, a $2,000 scholarship to pay for expenses during the program semester. Visit our website for more information: https://www.elsiehillmanforum.pitt.edu/student-programs/institute-politics-internship-and-seminar

If you know of any students or student groups who would benefit from this program, please pass this along. To be considered for this competitive program, students should click the link below and submit a completed application before November 26th. Thank you for your time and have a great rest of your week.

Application: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yOMRiIkHD1fqei

 

Open research assistant positions in the Kids’ Thinking Lab

The Kids’ Thinking Lab (https://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/kitlab/) under the direction of Dr. Melissa Libertus is looking for undergraduate research assistants for spring 2024. Research focuses on how young children acquire math concepts and what role parents play in shaping young children’s math learning. Both paid and for-credit positions are available. For more information or to obtain an application form, please email kitlab@pitt.edu

 

Graduate School Information

Post-Graduate Employment Opportunities

Full-Time Research Assistant, New York City

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative in New York City is seeking candidates for a new full time Research Assistant (RA) position. The RA will be a critical centerpiece in managing an exciting research project using wearable and nearable devices to study sleep problems in Autism. If you are technology savvy, interested in managing Autism research with clear clinical impact, are a great communicator who is not afraid of working directly with families, please consider applying for this position. The Simons Foundation is an extraordinary working environment with amazing opportunities for personal and professional development.

This is the link to the online posting at the Simons Foundation.

https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/details/Temporary-Research-Assistant--Autism-Sleep-Study_R0001442

 

Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE) in Pittsburgh, PA

PULSE helps increase the capacity of local nonprofits by connecting people with passion to organizations with purpose. We do this be inviting talented university graduates and other young professionals to partner with Pittsburgh nonprofits for a year of service and leadership. More information can be found here.