Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

The Department of Psychology will host a social celebration of graduates on Friday, May 2, 2025. All students who have applied for April graduateion, those who were confered for December graduation, and those who apply for summer 2025 will be invited. Please watch your Pitt email for additional details as they become available. 

You can find graduation application information here. 

You can find University commencement information here as it becomes available.

Join the Psychology Partnership for Undergraduate and Graduate Students (PUGS) on Sunday, February 23rd from 5-6pm for a student panel discussion titled, “What I wish I knew as a first and second year student at Pitt!” Hear from upper-level Pitt Psychology students as they share their experiences with research, internships, career paths, classes, and more. Bring your questions and get advice on making the most of your time at Pitt!

**Register for the Zoom meeting link here! https://tinyurl.com/PUGSPanel

Please contact Rebecca McGregor rem166@pitt.edu or Margaret Brehm mvb37@pitt.edu with any questions.

The Student Government Board, in partnership with Stuff You Should Care About (SYSCA), would like to officially invite students in your department to participate in the Social Innovation Summit 2025.

Social Innovation: the process of developing and deploying effective solutions to challenging and often systemic social and environmental issues in support of social progress.

The Social Innovation Summit is a research conference that promotes and advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through collaborative dialogue, innovation, and scholarly exchange. This conference will bring together students, community leaders, and professionals from universities across the Pittsburgh area to explore creative solutions for social change in all disciplines (STEM, Humanities, etc.).

The summit will include a multitude of events, such as: poster and oral presentations, a speech writing competition, a case study event, speaker events, a debate, and more.

We are now accepting research abstracts for poster and oral competitions in the following categories:

• Business
• STEM
• Political Science
• Psychology/Social Science
• Other Humanities Fields

In accordance with the theme of the conference, these abstracts can be related to social innovation in Higher Education, but all ideas are welcome!

To submit abstracts for the poster and oral presentations, please fill out this form: Poster/Oral Presentation Registration.

To register for the speech writing competition, please fill out this form: Speech Writing Registration

All abstracts and submissions will be due on March 17th, 2025.

Please direct all questions to Mercy Akanmu, her email is ma598@pitt.edu.

Our programs are designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the fields of pharmacology and physiology, whether they are preparing for careers in academia, industry, healthcare, or further professional studies.

Program Highlights:
MS in Pharmacology: Ideal for students seeking a career in research, clinical trials, or regulatory affairs, as well as those preparing for further professional studies in health-related fields.
MS in Physiology: Geared toward students pursuing further professional studies or careers in healthcare, offering a strong foundation in human physiology and related biomedical sciences.

Our webinars will cover the curriculum, research opportunities, and application processes for these programs. This is an excellent chance for prospective students to ask questions and engage directly with faculty.

MS in Pharmacology Virtual Information Session

• Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 03:00 PM until 04:00 PM

Registration Link: https://gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id=c6f47c6a-3277-4e26-8a6f-200d9966b376

• Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 03:00 PM until 04:00 PM

Registration Link: https://gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id=71a089ee-e915-4fb7-b646-b404b606b3eb

MS in Physiology Virtual Information Session

• Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 01:00 PM until 02:00 PM

Registration Link: https://gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id=0ec20799-c363-45a5-b0bf-2d797fab1952

• Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 08:00 PM until 09:00 PM

Registration Link: https://gradapply.georgetown.edu/register/?id=5e5bd971-af61-464f-98a0-6128ddb622a5

The Developmental Psychopathology Lab at the University of Iowa (Director: Dr. Isaac Petersen) is looking for a full-time research lab coordinator to assist in research studies examining the mechanisms in the development of externalizing behavior problems (e.g., aggression, conduct problems), self-regulation, and school readiness in young children, with special emphasis on neural mechanisms (EEG/ERP). The lab’s prior four lab coordinators (including the current lab coordinator) have been admitted to Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology! Responsibilities include participant recruitment and retention, scheduling, data management and analysis, coordination of research assistants, conducting batteries of neural and behavioral testing with children, and performing other research and administrative tasks as coordinator of the research team. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related discipline, substantial research or work experience with young children, and experience using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Experience with R is highly desirable but not required. Experience with EEG/ERP is desirable but not required. Experience with computer software such as REDCap and E-Prime is desirable but not required. We are looking for someone who can commit to the position for 2 years. The initial appointment will be for one year beginning in Spring or Summer 2025, with the possibility of renewal for a 2nd year depending on performance and available funding.

To apply, please fill out the online application (including resume/CV, a letter of interest, writing sample, and transcripts) at the following link: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4SFCZbFsJKT1GCx

For more information about the position, see the job posting (https://developmental-psychopathology.lab.uiowa.edu/hiring), or contact: devpsy-lab@uiowa.edu

Dr. Liane Young's Morality Lab at Boston College is looking to hire a full-time postbac Lab Manager for a two-year position in our social psychology and neuroscience lab.

Link to the job description: https://moralitylab.bc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/192/2025/02/Lab-Manager-Job-Description-Spring-2025.pdf

Link to the application: https://bostoncollege.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bg3R0cywb6ZHb8

Butler Hospital's Psychosocial Research Program is hiring a full-time research assistant for a randomized controlled trial on a mindfulness intervention for individuals with serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia and major mood disorders. The role also includes additional research on transitions of care, suicide prevention, and digital health interventions. This is an in-person position.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field by the position's start. This role is ideal for those aiming for graduate or medical school, with opportunities to publish and present at conferences. Previous research assistants have successfully gained acceptance into top doctoral programs after this position.

The start date is winter-spring 2025. For more details, visit Dr. Brandon Gaudiano’s faculty profile: https://vivo.brown.edu/display/bgaudian. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to foster an inclusive environment.

Butler Hospital is associated with Brown University and is located in Providence, RI. Established in 1844, it is one of the earliest psychiatric facilities in the U.S. The Psychosocial Research Program includes a team of psychologists, a psychiatrist, post-doctoral fellows, research assistants, master’s-level interventionists, and project coordinators, focusing on federal and private research grants in areas such as suicide prevention and mindfulness therapies.

Please see text of the specific job posting below.

Butler - Research Administration Department

Status Full-Time

Hours Daytime (Monday through Friday) with some evening hours.

Has Benefits Yes

Job Description Brown University-affiliated researchers working at Butler Hospital are seeking to hire a research assistant for a grant-funded, mindfulness intervention clinical trial for patients with serious mental illness in outpatient community mental health treatment settings. Responsibilities include recruiting and tracking research participants, screening electronic medical records, managing databases, preparing reports, and conducting
research assessments with psychiatric patients. Additional duties include working with a multidisciplinary team conducting research in a psychiatric hospital setting. Skills using Microsoft Office, SPSS, and REDCap a plus.

Required Education Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required. Experience with psychology research and/or working with psychiatric patients desirable.

Application Method Email a cover letter and CV/resume to Ms. Toni Amaral: TAmaral@Butler.org

The Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to coordinate projects in psychological and psychiatric research. This is a full-time position with primary responsibilities on multiple studies on the nature and treatment of anxiety- and mood-related disorders.  Projects may include psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and/or treatment outcome studies investigating the nature and cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including suicide prevention. Duties will include participant recruitment, preparation of study materials, collecting study data, and database management. Other responsibilities may include assisting with grant writing, data analysis, and manuscript preparation with opportunities to co-author conference presentations and journal articles. This position requires work on-site at the Institute of Living.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in psychology or related field. An advanced degree beyond the BA/BS is not needed.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a conscientious work style and strong interpersonal skills. This is an excellent entry-level position for a college graduate who is interested in gaining additional research experience before going on to graduate study.

Anticipated start date is June 2025. Please e-mail cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to: Gretchen J. Diefenbach, Ph.D. at Gretchen.Diefenbach@hhchealth.org.

An AmeriCorps service year opportunity caring for infants and children up to age six who are at risk for abuse and neglect in Houston, TX. Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members will serve these vulnerable children throughout a 12-month commitment, living in a private, gated community (at no cost) and receiving a living allowance.

Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members will work collaboratively with other AmeriCorps Members in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs are met. While the commitment to our organization is only one year, the impact AmeriCorps Members have on the children in their care is lifelong. In turn, the children’s strength, resilience, and love will also make a lifelong impact on them.

We are currently accepting applications for the September 2025-August 2026 service year. Application can be found at:  https://forms.office.com/r/YGgiVKP1hX 

For more information, please contact Darean Talmadge 713-529-0639 dtalmadge@casahope.org