Gender, Culture, and Health Lab Seeks Undergrad Research Assts

The Gender, Culture, and Health Lab is seeking conscientious, detail-oriented undergraduate research assistants who can dedicate at least 3 hours per week to help with studies related to gender and health outcomes across diverse populations, starting in the Summer or Fall 2020 semester. RAs will be responsible for collecting and managing data, recruiting and running participants, and assisting with other laboratory tasks. Projects will focus on how gender norms (e.g., masculinity and femininity) affect mental health outcomes, especially related to alcohol and substance abuse, disordered eating, and sexual assault and violence. Research findings will be used to better understand the intersections of gender and health and to create interventions to improve health outcomes. RAs would be welcome to join biweekly lab meetings that discuss professional development, issues in counseling/clinical psychology, and other ongoing projects in the lab. In future semesters, RAs would also have the opportunity to conduct independent research related to gender and health or other topics in counseling/clinical psychology. Depending on skill-level and interest, RAs may have the opportunity to present posters or participate in papers for publication. A psychology major is not required. Students of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and identities are actively encouraged to apply. Students who are rising sophomores are also especially encouraged to apply. Students selected to work as RAs can potentially earn research credit. If interested, please contact Thomas Le ASAP  at tple@terpmail.umd.edu to request an application and return it by Friday, March 27 at 5pm.