Research assistants
We occasionally have openings for volunteer undergraduate research assistants to help
with data collection and analysis. Research assistants receive course credit by enrolling in
Psy 99
or 199. The description and requirements associated with the position are
listed below.
Research Assistant Duties
- Help administer experiments involving computer testing, EEG, fMRI, tDCS, and TMS.
- Data entry.
- Participate in pilot studies.
- Assist in experimental design or data analysis. This may include selecting stimuli for an experiment, conducting relevant literature reviews, or helping to analyze data.
Desired Qualities
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Psychology or Biopsychology major
- A commitment of at least 6 hours per week
- Ability to work long-term (at least 3 quarters)
- Strong communication skills
- Highly self-motivated, reliable, and professional
If you are interested in applying for a research assistant position, please
download and fill out the
application then turn it in along with your resume
and an unofficial transcript. You may also submit a brief personal
statement or other documents if you feel that your resume, transcript, and application
do not fully reflect your qualifications or background. You may submit the materials
via email to millerlab@ucsb.edu.
If you have any questions
regarding the position or the application process, please
contact us.
Participant Recruitment
We are recruiting subjects for studies involving electroencephalography (EEG),
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and behavioral memory and decision-making paradigms.
If you would like to participate in our studies, please contact
us and we will add you to our research participant mailing list.
EEG: Eligibility Requirements
- Normal vision (corrected vision with contacts is okay, but NOT glasses)
- Hair must NOT have braids or dreadlocks
fMRI: Eligibility Requirements
- Normal vision (corrected vision with contacts is okay, but NOT glasses)
- NOT be claustrophobic
- NOT have any metal or electrical implants
- NOT have any non-removable jewelry
- NOT pregnant