Prospective Graduate Students
If you would like to complete your graduate studies, or to work on graduate research projects in the Culture and Social Psychology Research Lab, please email your curriculum vitae, writing samples, and an unofficial transcript to Dr. Perunovic. In your email, please indicate the general area of research that interests you the most, the reason you are interested in working in our lab in particular, and your long-term career goals.
If you are applying to do your graduate studies in Psychology at UNB, you should also consult information on our graduate programs.
Research Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
We are often accepting motivated, responsible, bright undergraduate students to join the Culture and Social Psychology Research Lab at UNB. As a member in our lab, you will gain hands-on experience with various aspects of social and cultural psychological research in a welcoming and friendly environment. You will also be able to attend our lab social events (e.g., potlucks, movie nights, and other expeditions).
Other benefits:
- Research experience helps to prepare you for doing an honours thesis.
- Research experience is very important when applying to many types of graduate schools.
- You may be able to request a letter of recommendation.
Being a research assistant is a good way for undergraduate students to get involved in our lab. Research assistants (RA) are given the opportunity to work closely with researchers in the lab (including Dr. Perunovic, her students, and her collaborators) on one or more current research projects and to gain hands-on experience with various aspects of social and cultural psychological research. We often accept RAs with a range of experiences and qualifications, and thus our RAs do not have to be psychology students. We may accept students who are fluent in various languages, and who have backgrounds in Biology, Sociology, Anthropology, Health Studies, Computer Science, or Statistics. Regardless of their background, all RAs should have enthusiasm and the motivation to learn to conduct research in psychology; be dependable and diligent; have a good work ethic and solid organizational skills; and have the ability to work well in a team. Responsibilities of an RA may include conducting literature searches, doing library work, assisting in designing studies, refining materials, running participants for lab studies and internet studies, conducting short telephone or on-campus surveys, data entry and transcribing, coding open-ended or interview data, data analysis, assistance in preparation of conference presentations and publications, and designing computer-based experiments using data-collection software or web software. Typically, the work assigned to an RA depends on his or her research experience, skill set, and what needs to be done in the lab. New RAs may start off doing the easier (but often less interesting) tasks, and move up to the more challenging (and more rewarding) work as they have learned more and have proven themselves to be reliable. Currently, most of our research assistant positions are voluntary and, therefore, are not paid. Paid positions, however, may be available in the future.
Interested individuals should email Dr. Elaine Perunovic the following: 1) a resume/cv, highlighting relevant skills; 2) a letter explaining reasons for wanting to join the lab specifying whether you are interested in the RA position or joining the lab as a Basic Research Seminar or Honours student; 3) a copy of all courses and grades to date (unofficial transcript is fine); 4) an estimate of the number of hours per week you would be available and (if known) the specific times you would be available; and 5) estimated start date and end date (if known) of your availability.
If you would like to complete your graduate studies, or to work on graduate research projects in the Culture and Social Psychology Research Lab, please email your curriculum vitae, writing samples, and an unofficial transcript to Dr. Perunovic. In your email, please indicate the general area of research that interests you the most, the reason you are interested in working in our lab in particular, and your long-term career goals.
If you are applying to do your graduate studies in Psychology at UNB, you should also consult information on our graduate programs.
Research Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
We are often accepting motivated, responsible, bright undergraduate students to join the Culture and Social Psychology Research Lab at UNB. As a member in our lab, you will gain hands-on experience with various aspects of social and cultural psychological research in a welcoming and friendly environment. You will also be able to attend our lab social events (e.g., potlucks, movie nights, and other expeditions).
Other benefits:
- Research experience helps to prepare you for doing an honours thesis.
- Research experience is very important when applying to many types of graduate schools.
- You may be able to request a letter of recommendation.
Being a research assistant is a good way for undergraduate students to get involved in our lab. Research assistants (RA) are given the opportunity to work closely with researchers in the lab (including Dr. Perunovic, her students, and her collaborators) on one or more current research projects and to gain hands-on experience with various aspects of social and cultural psychological research. We often accept RAs with a range of experiences and qualifications, and thus our RAs do not have to be psychology students. We may accept students who are fluent in various languages, and who have backgrounds in Biology, Sociology, Anthropology, Health Studies, Computer Science, or Statistics. Regardless of their background, all RAs should have enthusiasm and the motivation to learn to conduct research in psychology; be dependable and diligent; have a good work ethic and solid organizational skills; and have the ability to work well in a team. Responsibilities of an RA may include conducting literature searches, doing library work, assisting in designing studies, refining materials, running participants for lab studies and internet studies, conducting short telephone or on-campus surveys, data entry and transcribing, coding open-ended or interview data, data analysis, assistance in preparation of conference presentations and publications, and designing computer-based experiments using data-collection software or web software. Typically, the work assigned to an RA depends on his or her research experience, skill set, and what needs to be done in the lab. New RAs may start off doing the easier (but often less interesting) tasks, and move up to the more challenging (and more rewarding) work as they have learned more and have proven themselves to be reliable. Currently, most of our research assistant positions are voluntary and, therefore, are not paid. Paid positions, however, may be available in the future.
Interested individuals should email Dr. Elaine Perunovic the following: 1) a resume/cv, highlighting relevant skills; 2) a letter explaining reasons for wanting to join the lab specifying whether you are interested in the RA position or joining the lab as a Basic Research Seminar or Honours student; 3) a copy of all courses and grades to date (unofficial transcript is fine); 4) an estimate of the number of hours per week you would be available and (if known) the specific times you would be available; and 5) estimated start date and end date (if known) of your availability.
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