Research on Couples and Marriage

Type of Opportunity: Research Assistant Opportunity
Date Posted: February 3, 2023
Deadline: February 6, 2026
Current Opportunity: Yes

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

Department: Psychology

Interest/Focus: marriage; couples; socioeconomic disadvantage; racial diversity; communication; clinical psychology

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

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