Research Assistant Opportunities for Students

For Students

Psychology students who are interested in working closely with a professor to conduct cutting-edge research are encouraged to join a research lab. Below are active (or soon-to-be active) research projects that have open positions for Research Assistants. Read about each project to learn more about the application procedure and the contact information of the faculty member conducting that research. For a list of faculty and their research interests, visit the Psychology Faculty Directory. 

Do you need funding or support in order to participate in research? See Support for Student Research page.

For Faculty Only

Faculty can submit Research Opportunities to have their labs listed in this repository of Research Assistantships. Be sure to add a date for when this opportunity expires so that this repository always reflects the current needs of your lab. It is recommended that the expiration date is no later than 1 year from the current date and that you post again next year to reflect the current project goals and activities. 

Research on Couples and Marriage

Faculty:
Dr. Teresa Nguyen
Department:
Psychology
Interest/Focus:
marriage; couples; socioeconomic disadvantage; racial diversity; communication; clinical psychology
Expiration:
02/06/2026
Research Assistantship Length:
2+ semesters
Hours per week:
9-12 hours/week (remote)
Duties:
1) Conduct interviews with couples, 2) Attend weekly lab meetings and trainings, 3) Recruit couples in surrounding Bay Area
Qualifications:
Available 2 or more semesters for 9-12 hours/week
Additional Information:

Why does racial discrimination make couples more at risk of divorce? How do couples thrive in the face of social and economic adversities? In order to promote marital resiliency among couples, we need an accurate understanding of how couples perceive the strengths of their spouse and marriage. If you are interested in interviewing couples in the local community and studying the resiliency characteristics of couples, join Dr. Nguyen’s lab as a Research Assistant! Due to the intensive level of training for incoming research assistants, RAs are expected to commit a minimum of two consecutive semesters to the Sonoma Intimate Relationships Lab (e.g., Spring and Summer semester OR Summer and Fall semester). RAs participate in 1-hour weekly lab meetings as well as 7-10 hours of research activities outside of lab meeting. Lab meetings will be held remotely via Zoom and Research Assistants will engaging in research responsibilities on campus and/or remotely.
Application
Submit your application by filling out this short form. Please contact Dr. Nguyen if you have any questions at teresa.nguyen@sonoma.edu and visit her research lab website for information about the latest research projects and the lab.
Preferences
All who qualify are strongly encouraged to apply, but preference may given to students who:

  • Are available to start sometime between March - May 2023 and continue to participate during Summer 2023 

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English