Gender, Culture, and Health Lab is seeking conscientious, detail-oriented undergraduate research assistants

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 2018
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 fill out the application, and email
the completed application to Thomas Le at tple@terpmail.umd.edu by Friday, May 4 at 5pm.