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Social Psychology Investigation Lab

Type of Opportunity: Research Assistant Opportunity
Date Posted: May 9, 2024
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Current Opportunity: Yes

How do physical cues in an environment affect how students feel and how they perform in those environments? Join Dr. Wenwen Ni in designing a laboratory study in which we will create immersive test-taking environments and then bring participants into the lab to see how different environments affect their performance. Research assistants must be available at least 2-4 hours per week to guide participants through the study in Stevenson Hall. 

Department: Psychology

Interest/Focus: Social Class, Environments, Diversity, Performance

Research Assistantship Length: 2 semesters minimum

Hours per week: 4-8

Duties:
Run laboratory studies, enter data

Additional Information:

How do physical cues in an environment affect how students feel and how they perform in those environments? Join Dr. Wenwen Ni in designing a laboratory study in which we will create immersive test-taking environments and then bring participants into the lab to see how different environments affect their performance. Research assistants must be available at least 2-4 hours per week to guide participants through the study in Stevenson Hall.