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Undergraduate Research Assistant FAQs:
What will I learn and what experiences will I gain by working in the REACH lab?
- How to read and comprehend research literature
- How to conduct literature searches
- Skills involved in qualitative research: transcription and identifying themes in qualitative data
- Experience administering quantitative and qualitative interviews with youth and adults
- Experience inputting and analyzing quantitative data
- How to communicate professionally with others about research
- Experience assisting in the development of research posters and/or manuscripts
Why should I work in a research lab?
- Gain skills applicable to many fields
- Improve your knowledge of psychology research topics
- Enhance your resume for the job market or graduate school applications
What are the minimum requirements to apply?
- We prefer students who can commit 10 hours per week in the lab for multiple semesters, but are flexible if your availability is variable
- We seek dedicated and hard-working students who are passionate about research
If you are interested in applying, follow the link here and email the lab manager, Will Dwortz, at wdwortz@wisc.edu if you have any questions!